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Tillander Family History

Tillander 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: Callander, Thelander, Hollander, Wallander, Millender, Dillender

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Where is the Tillander family from?

You can see how Tillander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tillander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Tillander families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tillander's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Tillander families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Tillander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillander 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Tillander. 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 38 military records available for the last name Tillander. For the veterans among your Tillander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillander lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tillander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Tillander in 1966 was 96, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillander 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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