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Tillie Family History

Tillie Surname Meaning

English (northern England and southern Scotland): variant of Tilley. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Tillie family from?

You can see how Tillie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tillie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Tillie families living in Northumberland. This was about 22% of all the recorded Tillie's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tillie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tillie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tillie. 43% of Tillie women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    43%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Tillie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tillie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillie 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Tillie. 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 486 military records available for the last name Tillie. For the veterans among your Tillie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillie lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Tillie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tillie in 1950 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tillie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillie 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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