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Tillas Family History

Tillas 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: Tilles, Tillis, Villas, Pallas, Villa, Vilas, Dallas, Tilly, Villar

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Where is the Tillas family from?

You can see how Tillas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tillas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Tillas family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tillas's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tillas families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Tillas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillas 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tillas. 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 230 military records available for the last name Tillas. For the veterans among your Tillas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillas lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1980, in the United States, Tillas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tillas in 1979 was 53, and 75 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillas 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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