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![Show Contents]() Thill Surname History
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 Germany
Early Origins of the Thill familyThe surname Thill was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied and enrolled by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Chronicles first mention Hans Tiller of Fuessen in the Allgaeu region in 1524, and Onimuss Tiller aus dem Tyll from the same region in 1580. Early History of the Thill familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Thill research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1753 and 1795 are included under the topic Early Thill History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Thill Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Till, Til, Thill, Tille, Tile, Thille, Tiller, Tillert, Thiller and many more. Early Notables of the Thill familyAnother 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Thill Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Thill RankingIn the United States, the name Thill is the 12,126th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Thill is ranked the 7,379th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Thill familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alexander Till, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1729; as well as Niclaus Till, his wife Anna Maria During, and their six children, who settled in Carolina in 1737..
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- Lewis Dominic Thill (1903-1975), American Republican politician, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 5th District, 1939-43; Defeated, 1942, 1944 3
- David W. Thill, American politician, Representative from Michigan 8th District, 1976 3
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