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Pilafas Family History

Pilafas 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: Planas, Pallas, Vilas, Pilat, Pilato, Panas, Milas, Papas, Llanas

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Where is the Pilafas family from?

You can see how Pilafas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilafas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pilafas family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pilafas's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pilafas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilafas 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 Pilafas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pilafas. 100% of Pilafas men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Pilafas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Pilafas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilafas 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Pilafas. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pilafas. For the veterans among your Pilafas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilafas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pilafas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pilafas in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilafas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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