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Tilsy Family History

Tilsy 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: Tilly, Tiley, Lilly, Wilby, Hils, Tully, Tilley, Iley, Kilby, Riley

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Where is the Tilsy family from?

You can see how Tilsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilsy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tilsy families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tilsy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tilsy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilsy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Tilsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilsy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tilsy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tilsy. For the veterans among your Tilsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilsy lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1990, in the United States, Tilsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tilsy in 1983 was 81, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilsy 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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