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Tilot Family History

Tilot 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: Pilot, Milot, Pilat, Tilly, Milos, Tino, Milota, Talbot, Tito, Milo

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Where is the Tilot family from?

You can see how Tilot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tilot families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tilot's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tilot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tilot ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tilot ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Tilot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilot 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tilot. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tilot. For the veterans among your Tilot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilot lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Tilot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tilot in 1970 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

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