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Tillin Family History

Tillin Surname Meaning

see Tilling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tillin family from?

You can see how Tillin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tillin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Tillin families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tillin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tillin families in 1891.
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What did your Tillin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tillin. 100% of Tillin 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Tillin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillin 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Tillin. 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 277 military records available for the last name Tillin. For the veterans among your Tillin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Tillin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tillin in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tillin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillin 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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