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Tilds Family History

Tilds 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: Wilds, Miles, Giles, Wild, Toles, Vilas, Tilly, Milos, Hils, Wiles

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Where is the Tilds family from?

You can see how Tilds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilds family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilds families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tilds families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tilds's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tilds families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tilds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tilds. 100% of Tilds men worked as a Printer. .

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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

  • Printer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Tilds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilds 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tilds. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tilds. For the veterans among your Tilds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilds lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Tilds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tilds in 1970 was 90, and 78 in 1997.

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