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Titshaw Family History

Titshaw 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: Latshaw, Cutshaw, Hinshaw, Dishaw, Titman, Witham, Shaw, Henshaw

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Where is the Titshaw family from?

You can see how Titshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Titshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Titshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Titshaw families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Titshaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Titshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Titshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Titshaw. 59% of Titshaw men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Titshaw women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Titshaw were Laborer and Practical Nurse.

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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
    59%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Practical Nurse
    40%

What Titshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Titshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Titshaw 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Titshaw. 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 140 military records available for the last name Titshaw. For the veterans among your Titshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Titshaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Titshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Titshaw in 1962 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Titshaw 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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