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Tilmon Family History

Tilmon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tilman (see Tillman).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tilmon family from?

You can see how Tilmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilmon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tilmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Tilmon families living in Georgia. This was about 22% of all the recorded Tilmon's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Tilmon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tilmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tilmon. 66% of Tilmon men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tilmon women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tilmon were Saw Milling and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    66%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Saw Milling
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Tilmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tilmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilmon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Tilmon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 239 military records available for the last name Tilmon. For the veterans among your Tilmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilmon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tilmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Tilmon in 1965 was 85, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilmon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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