Origins of the Tilston surname
About the Tilstons
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Interesting facts about Tilston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tilston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1532.
Who were Tilstons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Tilston first names?
Thomas
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Tilstons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tilstons in 1921
Domestic Servant
9
Laundress
9
Widow
9
Cook Domestic
8
Dressmaker
8
Common male occupations for Tilstons in 1921
Blacksmith
23
Farmer
22
General Labourer
21
House Painter
17
Butcher
15
