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Thillman Family History

Thillman 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: Hillman, Tillman, Thielman, Billman, Hallman, Pillman, Hillian

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Where is the Thillman family from?

You can see how Thillman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thillman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thillman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Thillman families living in Maryland. This was about 24% of all the recorded Thillman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Thillman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thillman 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 Thillman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thillman. 100% of Thillman men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Thillman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Thillman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thillman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Thillman. 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 45 military records available for the last name Thillman. For the veterans among your Thillman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thillman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Thillman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thillman in 1964 was 81, and 6 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thillman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thillman 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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