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Tillert Family History

Tillert Name 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: Tiller, Willert, Tillery, Tillett, Miller, Toller, Billet, Tuller

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Where is the Tillert family from?

You can see how Tillert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Tillert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Tillert families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tillert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tillert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tillert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tillert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Tillert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillert 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tillert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Tillert. For the veterans among your Tillert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillert lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Tillert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tillert in 1970 was 73, and 57 in 1998.

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