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Pilace Family History

Pilace Surname 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: Place, Palace, Pille, Pilat, Pilch, Plate, Pace, Pilato, Pierce

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Pilace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilace 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pilace. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Pilace. For the veterans among your Pilace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilace lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Pilace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pilace in 1976 was 53, and 91 in 1991.

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