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Tillitson Family History

Tillitson 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: Tillotson, Tillison, Tillerson, Willison, Tollison, Millison, Tillson

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Where is the Tillitson family from?

You can see how Tillitson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillitson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tillitson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Tillitson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 84% of all the recorded Tillitson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tillitson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillitson 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 Tillitson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tillitson. 100% of Tillitson 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%

What Tillitson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tillitson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillitson 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Tillitson. 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 214 military records available for the last name Tillitson. For the veterans among your Tillitson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillitson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tillitson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tillitson in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tillitson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillitson 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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