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Tillison Family History

Tillison Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire Lancashire and Staffordshire): variant of Tilson.

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


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Where is the Tillison family from?

You can see how Tillison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tillison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Tillison families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Tillison's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tillison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillison 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 Tillison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tillison. 40% of Tillison men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Tillison women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tillison were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Tillison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tillison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillison 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Tillison. 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 610 military records available for the last name Tillison. For the veterans among your Tillison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillison lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tillison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tillison in 1955 was 60, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillison 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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