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Pilawa Family History

Pilawa 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, Pilato, Palaia, Plewa, Pizana, Piland, Piana, Plata, Pilla

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Where is the Pilawa family from?

You can see how Pilawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pilawa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilawa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pilawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilawa 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 Pilawa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

What Pilawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Pilawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilawa 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pilawa. 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 64 military records available for the last name Pilawa. For the veterans among your Pilawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilawa lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Pilawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pilawa in 1972 was 74, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilawa 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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