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Tillson Family History

Tillson Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire and Lincolnshire): variant of Tilson.

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


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Where is the Tillson family from?

You can see how Tillson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tillson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 80 Tillson families living in Leicestershire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Tillson's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Tillson families in 1891.
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What did your Tillson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tillson. 19% of Tillson men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 79% of Tillson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tillson were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Postman
    13%
  • General Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Tillson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Tillson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillson 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 874 immigration records available for the last name Tillson. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Tillson. For the veterans among your Tillson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Tillson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tillson in 1945 was 26, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillson 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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