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Tillmon Family History

Tillmon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Tillman.

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


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Where is the Tillmon family from?

You can see how Tillmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tillmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Tillmon families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tillmon's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tillmon families in 1911.
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What did your Tillmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tillmon. 41% of Tillmon men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tillmon women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tillmon were Caretaker and Farmer.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Caretaker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%

What Tillmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tillmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillmon 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tillmon. 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 575 military records available for the last name Tillmon. For the veterans among your Tillmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillmon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Tillmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tillmon in 1954 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillmon 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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