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Thillet Family History

Thillet 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: Billet, Millet, Hillen, Jaillet, Hille, Tilley, Tiller, Hiller, Thill

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Where is the Thillet family from?

You can see how Thillet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thillet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thillet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Thillet families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Thillet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thillet families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Thillet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thillet 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Thillet. 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 84 military records available for the last name Thillet. For the veterans among your Thillet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thillet lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Thillet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Thillet in 1954 was 45, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thillet 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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