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Tilp Family History

Tilp 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: Tipp, Till, Tulp, Stilp, Gill, Mill, Hill, Kil, Toll, Wild

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Where is the Tilp family from?

You can see how Tilp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tilp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tilp family living in Cardiganshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tilp's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tilp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilp 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 Tilp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tilp. 100% of Tilp men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tilp women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Tilp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Tilp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilp 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Tilp. 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 327 military records available for the last name Tilp. For the veterans among your Tilp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tilp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tilp in 1962 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tilp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilp 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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