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Early Origins of the Tils family

The surname Tils 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 Tils family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tils research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1753 and 1795 are included under the topic Early Tils History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Tils Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Till, Til, Thill, Tille, Tile, Thille, Tiller, Tillert, Thiller and many more.

Early Notables of the Tils family

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Migration of the Tils family

Some 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..


Bismarck
  • Helmut Tils (1911-1941), German Kapitänleutnant who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 1


  1. Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details


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