Researching Colin Tilley
Investigate the background of Colin Tilley using the links below. We hope you find this information useful!
![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 3932 people with the Tilley surname? In that year Tilley was ranked number 1081 for popularity in the UK. |

The name Colin means "Victor" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Colin Tilley on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out the detail of Colin Tilley in your family tree. Many large databases are available to search covering from births, deaths and marriages, military records, census records and immigration records with many other smaller collections too. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. If you are lucky then you may find some previously undiscovered Tilley ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Colin Tilley and the Tilley Family Tree
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Tilley Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources listed below it will be possible to locate a birth record and, from that record, a birth certificate may be obtainable which is likely to list the names of the parents, therefore taking you back another generation. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Tilley family tree.
Study Parish Records for Colin Tilley at Find My Past.
Look at for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Colin Tilley using the FreeBMD database.
Study Genealogy Bank for Colin Tilley records.
Look at MyHeritage for Colin Tilley information.
Investigate the LDS Database for records about Colin Tilley.
Research the Tilley surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Tilley Military records.
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 5607 people with the Tilley surname in the UK? Tilley is now ranked number 1060 for popularity in the UK. |
Tilley Family Tree Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
Investigate the WikiTree database for user contributed records for Colin Tilley.
Study MyTrees for information on the Tilley family and people looking to contact living Tilley relations.
Look at One Great Family for Tilley records submitted by people who are already researching the Tilley Family Tree.
Find Colin Tilley from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Tilley Forums
There are a number of forums which are dedicated to rearching particular surnames. These can be good places to share your findings and also to tap into the knowledge that others may already have. These can sometimes be a good way of finding living relations as these tend not to show up on the other sources of information for privacy reasons.
Research the Tilley surname using Genealogy.com forums .
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 18229 people with the Tilley surname in the USA? Tilley is ranked number 151 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Tilley Databases
Explore the Ellis Island Database for information on Colin Tilley. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Colin Tilley
Colin Tilley
Colin Tilley (born June 27, 1988) is an American filmmaker, music video director, and television commercial director. Tilley is the CEO and owner of Boy in the Castle Productions. He has directed more than 300 music videos.
Tilley directed, produced, and executive produced his first short film, Mr. Happy, starring Chance the Rapper, in 2014 and is developing several other film projects in Los Angeles, California. He has also directed commercials for Balmain, Reebok, Yves Saint Laurent, Antonio Banderas, Kylie Jenner's "Glosses", Audi, and Nicki Minaj's perfume, Pink Friday.
Tilley has produced, written and directed television commercials.
In 2020, Tilley directed the music video WAP, performed by Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B, as well as Kendrick Lamar. Tilley has also produced and directed music videos for Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, Justin Bieber, J Balvin, The Kid LAROI, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Enrique Iglesias, Zendaya, Megan Thee Stallion, Justin Timberlake, 50 Cent, Tyga, Lil Wayne, Karol G, Halsey, Skrillex, DJ Snake, and Britney Spears among others.
Tilley directed If I Can’t Have Love I Want Power, a concept feature film starring Halsey. The film was released August 25, 2021. Tilley was honored at Camerimage in November 2021 for Achievement in Music Videos.
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