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Tillerson Family History

Tillerson Name Meaning

English: variant of Tillotson and perhaps also of Tilson .

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


Similar surnames: Tillson, Tillison, Tiller, Raulerson, Tolleson, Gilkerson, Ellerson

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Where is the Tillerson family from?

You can see how Tillerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tillerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Tillerson families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tillerson's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Tillerson families in 1911.
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What did your Tillerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tillerson. 60% of Tillerson men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Tillerson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tillerson were Salesman and House Work. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • House Work
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tillerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillerson 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Tillerson. 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 276 military records available for the last name Tillerson. For the veterans among your Tillerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillerson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tillerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tillerson in 1956 was 48, and 94 in 2004.

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