Tillman Family History

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Tillman Name Meaning

English: variant of Tilman. Americanized spelling of German Tillmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Tillmon, Willman, Stillman, Tellman, Hillman, Billman, Sillman

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Tillman Family Origin

Where is the Tillman family from?

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You can see how Tillman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tillman families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Tillman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Tillman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Tillman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Tillman Family Occupations

What did your Tillman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Grocery were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Tillman.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Grocery
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Tillman Historical Records

What Tillman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 86,000 census records available for the last name Tillman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Tillman. 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 Card

There are 19,000 military records available for the last name Tillman. For the veterans among your Tillman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Tillman Life Expectancy

What is the average Tillman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Tillman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tillman in 1943 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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