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Tillar Family History

Tillar Surname Meaning

Altered form of Tiller a surname of English or perhaps German origin.

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


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Where is the Tillar family from?

You can see how Tillar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tillar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Tillar families living in Yukon Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tillar's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Tillar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillar 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 Tillar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tillar. 65% of Tillar men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Tillar women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tillar were Clerk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    43%
  • Laundress
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Tillar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tillar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillar 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Tillar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 252 military records available for the last name Tillar. For the veterans among your Tillar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillar lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Tillar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tillar in 1941 was 41, and 1 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillar 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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