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Tillison Family History

Tillison Name Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire Lancashire and Staffordshire): variant of Tilson .

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


Similar surnames: Tillson, Millison, Allison, Collison, Tillis, Tillerson, Gillson

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Where is the Tillison family from?

You can see how Tillison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tillison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Tillison families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Tillison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tillison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tillison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tillison. 100% of Tillison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tillison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillison 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Tillison. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 610 military records available for the last name Tillison. For the veterans among your Tillison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillison lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tillison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tillison in 1955 was 60, and 59 in 2004.

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