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Tilwick Family History

Tilwick 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: Trawick, Willick, Tidrick, Billick, Gillick, Blick, Bulick, Wick

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Where is the Tilwick family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilwick 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 Tilwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tilwick. 100% of Tilwick 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Tilwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilwick 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tilwick. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tilwick. For the veterans among your Tilwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilwick lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Tilwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tilwick in 1971 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

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