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Tilinski Family History

Tilinski 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: Kilinski, Bilinski, Hilinski, Zilinski, Wilinski, Zielinski, Kalinski

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Where is the Tilinski family from?

You can see how Tilinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tilinski families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tilinski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tilinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tilinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tilinski. 50% of Tilinski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Coal Miner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Tilinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilinski 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Tilinski. 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 33 military records available for the last name Tilinski. For the veterans among your Tilinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilinski lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Tilinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tilinski in 1949 was 37, and 97 in 2003.

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