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Pilarski Family History

Pilarski Surname Meaning

Polish: occupational name for a sawyer from pilarz (see Pilarczyk) + the suffix -ski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pilarski family from?

You can see how Pilarski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilarski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilarski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pilarski family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilarski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pilarski families in 1891.
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What did your Pilarski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pilarski. 24% of Pilarski men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Pilarski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pilarski were Carpenter and Assembler.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Assembler
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pilarski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilarski 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 892 immigration records available for the last name Pilarski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pilarski. For the veterans among your Pilarski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilarski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pilarski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pilarski in 1952 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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