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Thilly Family History

Thilly 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: Tilly, Thill, Hill, Lilly, Trillo, Hille, Tully, Tilley, Thiel, Holly

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Where is the Thilly family from?

You can see how Thilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thilly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thilly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Thilly families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Thilly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thilly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thilly 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 Thilly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thilly. 100% of Thilly women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Thilly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Thilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thilly 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Thilly. 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 22 military records available for the last name Thilly. For the veterans among your Thilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thilly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Thilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thilly in 1972 was 69, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thilly 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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