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Tilliman Family History

Tilliman 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: Silliman, Tillman, Tilleman, Milliman, Billman, Pillman, Hillman

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Where is the Tilliman family from?

You can see how Tilliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilliman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilliman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tilliman families living in Georgia. This was about 23% of all the recorded Tilliman's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Tilliman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilliman 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 Tilliman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tilliman. 100% of Tilliman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tilliman women worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Tilliman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Tilliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilliman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Tilliman. 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 95 military records available for the last name Tilliman. For the veterans among your Tilliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilliman lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Tilliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tilliman in 1987 was 86, and 60 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tilliman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilliman 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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