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Tillma Family History

Tillma 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: Tillman, Tillema, Villa, Tilly, Tilley, Tiller, Billman, Tella

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Where is the Tillma family from?

You can see how Tillma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tillma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tillma families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tillma's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tillma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillma 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 Tillma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tillma. 100% of Tillma men worked as a Farming and 100% of Tillma women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tillma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Tillma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillma 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Tillma. 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 29 military records available for the last name Tillma. For the veterans among your Tillma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillma lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tillma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tillma in 1967 was 80, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tillma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillma 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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