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Tillgren Family History

Tillgren 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: Hallgren, Mellgren, Kallgren, Wallgren, Killoren, Milliren, Millen

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Where is the Tillgren family from?

You can see how Tillgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tillgren families living in Massachusetts. This was about 30% of all the recorded Tillgren's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tillgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillgren 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 203 census records available for the last name Tillgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillgren 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Tillgren. 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 36 military records available for the last name Tillgren. For the veterans among your Tillgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillgren lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Tillgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tillgren in 1969 was 78, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillgren 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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