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Tillyer Family History

Tillyer Surname Meaning

see Tiller.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tillyer family from?

You can see how Tillyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tillyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Tillyer family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tillyer's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Tillyer families in 1911.
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What did your Tillyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tillyer. 50% of Tillyer men worked as a Bricklayer and 88% of Tillyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tillyer were General Labourer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    30%
  • General Labourer (retired)
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Office Cleaner
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Tillyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Tillyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillyer 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Tillyer. 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 376 military records available for the last name Tillyer. For the veterans among your Tillyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Tillyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tillyer in 1963 was 83, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillyer 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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