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Tils Family History

Tils 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: Hils, Dils, Till, Fils, Tims, Gill, Miles, Mill, Hill, Giles

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Where is the Tils family from?

You can see how Tils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tils family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tils families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tils families living in Kansas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Tils's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Tils families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tils 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 Tils ancestors do for a living?

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

What Tils family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Tils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tils 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Tils. 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 130 military records available for the last name Tils. For the veterans among your Tils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tils lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Tils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tils in 1971 was 87, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tils 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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