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Tillans Family History

Tillans 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: Tallant, Millan, Tilles, Villars, Gilland, Villano, Tilman, Tillis

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Where is the Tillans family from?

You can see how Tillans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tillans family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tillans's in USA. California had the highest population of Tillans families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Tillans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillans 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tillans. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tillans. For the veterans among your Tillans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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