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Pilan Family History

Pilan 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: Pilat, Milan, Polan, Piland, Pelan, Pilon, Pilar, Palan, Filan

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Where is the Pilan family from?

You can see how Pilan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pilan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Pilan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pilan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilan 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 Pilan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pilan. 60% of Pilan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Pilan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Pilan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilan 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Pilan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pilan. For the veterans among your Pilan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Pilan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pilan in 1966 was 82, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilan 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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