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Tilmont Family History

Tilmont Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Timmons, Tilton, Belmont, Tilman, Tremont, Delmont, Tilson, Tillmon

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Where is the Tilmont family from?

You can see how Tilmont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilmont family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilmont families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tilmont families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tilmont's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tilmont families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilmont 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 Tilmont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tilmont. 100% of Tilmont women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Tilmont family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Tilmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilmont 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Tilmont. 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 35 military records available for the last name Tilmont. For the veterans among your Tilmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilmont lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tilmont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tilmont in 1965 was 60, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilmont 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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