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Thillan Family History

Thillan 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: Millan, Hillen, Hillman, Thill, Hillian, Dhillon, Tilman, Gillan

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Where is the Thillan family from?

You can see how Thillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thillan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Thillan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Thillan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Thillan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thillan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Thillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thillan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Thillan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Thillan. For the veterans among your Thillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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