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Tillottson Family History

Tillottson 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: Tillotson, Tillerson, Tillson, Tillison, Colloton, Williston

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Where is the Tillottson family from?

You can see how Tillottson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillottson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tillottson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Tillottson families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tillottson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tillottson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillottson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tillottson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tillottson. 100% of Tillottson women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tillottson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillottson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Tillottson. 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 141 military records available for the last name Tillottson. For the veterans among your Tillottson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillottson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Tillottson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tillottson in 1962 was 64, and 92 in 1997.

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