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Tilli Family History

Tilli 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: Tilly, Till, Tillis, Tulli, Tillie, Willi, Gill, Mill, Hill, Pille

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Where is the Tilli family from?

You can see how Tilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilli family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tilli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Tilli families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Tilli's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Tilli families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilli 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 Tilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tilli. 59% of Tilli men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Tilli women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    59%
  • Laborer
    42%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Tilli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Tilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilli 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Tilli. 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 517 military records available for the last name Tilli. For the veterans among your Tilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilli lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tilli in 1956 was 27, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tilli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilli 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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