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Van Tilbury Family History

Van Tilbury 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: Van Tilburg, Van Til, Tilbury, Canterbury, Van Amburg, Van Gilder

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Where is the Van Tilbury family from?

You can see how Van Tilbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Tilbury family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Tilbury family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Van Tilbury's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Van Tilbury families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Van Tilbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Tilbury 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Van Tilbury. 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 34 military records available for the last name Van Tilbury. For the veterans among your Van Tilbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Tilbury lifespan?

Average Van Tilbury life expectancy in 1997 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Tilbury 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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