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Tildon Family History

Tildon Name 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: Tilden, Tilton, Gildon, Tilson, Hilton, Dillon, Tallon, Wilton

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Where is the Tildon family from?

You can see how Tildon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tildon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tildon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Tildon families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Tildon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tildon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tildon 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 Tildon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tildon. 40% of Tildon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tildon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tildon were Farm Hand and Seamstress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Pastor
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tildon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tildon 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Tildon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 160 military records available for the last name Tildon. For the veterans among your Tildon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tildon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Tildon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tildon in 1954 was 29, and 94 in 2003.

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