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Tilmus Family History

Tilmus Surname 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: Titmus, Kalmus, Titus, Tilles, Hilmes, Tilman, Tillis, Wilgus, Wilmes

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Where is the Tilmus family from?

You can see how Tilmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilmus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Tilmus families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Tilmus families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tilmus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tilmus families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Tilmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilmus 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tilmus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tilmus. For the veterans among your Tilmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tilmus

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