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Tillesen Family History

Tillesen 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: Killeen, Tollefsen, Tilles, Tellefsen, Tolleson, Milleson, Tilleman

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Where is the Tillesen family from?

You can see how Tillesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tillesen families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tillesen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tillesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Tillesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillesen 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Tillesen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tillesen. For the veterans among your Tillesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillesen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Tillesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tillesen in 1978 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillesen 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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