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Tilles Family History

Tilles Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Tile derived either from Hebrew tehila ‘splendor’ or from Ottilia a name borrowed from German Christians.

It is formed with the Yiddish possessive -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Tilles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tilles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Tilles families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tilles's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tilles families in 1891.
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What did your Tilles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tilles. 100% of Tilles women worked as a Retired.

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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

  • Retired
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tilles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilles 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Tilles. 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 329 military records available for the last name Tilles. For the veterans among your Tilles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilles lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Tilles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tilles in 1958 was 63, and 92 in 2003.

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