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Tillit Family History

Tillit 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: Tillis, Tillie, Billet, Millet, Tilly, Tilley, Tiller, Millis, Timlin

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Where is the Tillit family from?

You can see how Tillit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tillit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tillit family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tillit's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tillit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillit 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 Tillit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tillit. 100% of Tillit men worked as a Plumber.

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

What Tillit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Tillit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillit 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Tillit. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tillit. For the veterans among your Tillit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillit lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Tillit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tillit in 1991 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tillit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillit 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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