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Tyldesley Family History

Tyldesley Name Meaning

see Tildesley .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lesley, Walmsley, Tilley, Adderley, Tenley, Lapsley, Bardsley, Talley

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Where is the Tyldesley family from?

You can see how Tyldesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyldesley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tyldesley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 3 Tyldesley families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tyldesley's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Tyldesley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyldesley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tyldesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tyldesley. 100% of Tyldesley 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Tyldesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyldesley 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 645 immigration records available for the last name Tyldesley. 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 522 military records available for the last name Tyldesley. For the veterans among your Tyldesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyldesley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Tyldesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tyldesley in 1966 was 75, and 91 in 2001.

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