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Tillema Family History

Tillema Surname Meaning

Dutch (mainly Groningen) and West Frisian: patronymic from the Frisian personal name Tile composed with the Frisian suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’.

Topographic name derived from til ‘small bridge’ + the same Frisian suffix as in 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tillema family from?

You can see how Tillema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillema family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tillema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Tillema families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Tillema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tillema families in 1880.
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What did your Tillema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tillema. 34% of Tillema men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    17%

What Tillema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Tillema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillema 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Tillema. 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 108 military records available for the last name Tillema. For the veterans among your Tillema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillema lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tillema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tillema in 1964 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillema 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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