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Til Family History

Til 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: Kil, Tiu, Gil, Tio, Till, Tix, Tal, Tin, Tim, Ji

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Where is the Til family from?

You can see how Til families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Til family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Til families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Til families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Til's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Til families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Til surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Til ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Til. 40% of Til men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Til family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Til. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Til 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Til. 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 710 military records available for the last name Til. For the veterans among your Til ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Til lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Til life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Til in 1973 was 82, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Til

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Til 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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