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Tilstra Family History

Tilstra 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: Gilstrap, Tuinstra, Zylstra, Milota, Tiller, Testa, Sinatra, Mistry

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Where is the Tilstra family from?

You can see how Tilstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilstra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tilstra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Tilstra families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tilstra's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Tilstra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilstra 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 Tilstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tilstra. 37% of Tilstra men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Die Caster
    19%

What Tilstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Tilstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilstra 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Tilstra. 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 78 military records available for the last name Tilstra. For the veterans among your Tilstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilstra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tilstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tilstra in 1964 was 58, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilstra 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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