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Tillisch Family History

Tillisch 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: Lillich, Tillis, Wallisch, Tillison, Milich, Millis, Lillis, Caflisch

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Where is the Tillisch family from?

You can see how Tillisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillisch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tillisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Tillisch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tillisch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tillisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tillisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tillisch. 25% of Tillisch men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Physician
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
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What Tillisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Tillisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillisch 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Tillisch. 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 63 military records available for the last name Tillisch. For the veterans among your Tillisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillisch lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Tillisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tillisch in 1960 was 71, and 74 in 2001.

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