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Tlly Family History

Tlly 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: Tilly, Tully, Tally, Ally, Tolly, Loy, Troy, Sully, Lilly, Toll

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Where is the Tlly family from?

You can see how Tlly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tlly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tlly family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tlly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tlly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tlly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Tlly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tlly 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tlly. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tlly. For the veterans among your Tlly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tlly lifespan?

Average Tlly life expectancy in 1975 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tlly 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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