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Tillis Family History

Tillis Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Tills itself a variant of Till with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Tilles.

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


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Where is the Tillis family from?

You can see how Tillis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tillis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tillis families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tillis's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Tillis families in 1891.
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What did your Tillis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tillis. 100% of Tillis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Tillis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillis 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Tillis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tillis. For the veterans among your Tillis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Tillis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tillis in 1954 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillis 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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