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Tilus Family History

Tilus 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: Titus, Miles, Giles, Toles, Vilas, Tilly, Milos, Hils, Wiles, Milas

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Where is the Tilus family from?

You can see how Tilus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Tilus families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tilus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tilus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tilus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tilus. 46% of Tilus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tilus women worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Coal Miner
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Tilus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilus 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Tilus. 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 283 military records available for the last name Tilus. For the veterans among your Tilus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilus lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Tilus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tilus in 1983 was 33, and 42 in 2001.

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