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Tillian Family History

Tillian 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: Hillian, Gillian, Illian, Killian, Tillman, Millian, Millan, William

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Where is the Tillian family from?

You can see how Tillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tillian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Tillian families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tillian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tillian families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Tillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillian 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Tillian. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tillian. For the veterans among your Tillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Tillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tillian in 1964 was 64, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillian 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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