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Tilkens Family History

Tilkens Surname Meaning

Flemish: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Til Tijl of ancient Germanic origin (see Thiel ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tilkens family from?

You can see how Tilkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilkens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tilkens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Tilkens families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tilkens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tilkens families in 1920.
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What did your Tilkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tilkens. 45% of Tilkens 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Bartender
    23%

What Tilkens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Tilkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilkens 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tilkens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Tilkens. For the veterans among your Tilkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilkens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tilkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tilkens in 1965 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilkens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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