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Tillen Family History

Tillen Name Meaning

see Tilling .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Millen, Hillen, Tilley, Tiller, Gillen, Dillen, Tilles, Killen

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Where is the Tillen family from?

You can see how Tillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tillen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Tillen families living in Iowa. This was about 26% of all the recorded Tillen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Tillen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tillen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tillen. 46% of Tillen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tillen women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillen 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Tillen. 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 235 military records available for the last name Tillen. For the veterans among your Tillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Tillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tillen in 1967 was 71, and 72 in 2001.

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