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Tylly Family History

Tylly 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, Tolly, Sully, Lilly, Toll, Tull, Tell, Polly

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Where is the Tylly family from?

You can see how Tylly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tylly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tylly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tylly family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Tylly's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tylly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Tylly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tylly 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tylly. 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 military records available for the last name Tylly. For the veterans among your Tylly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tylly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tylly 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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