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Pilbeam Family History

Pilbeam Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place probably in Sussex apparently named with Old English bēam ‘tree’ as the final element.

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


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Where is the Pilbeam family from?

You can see how Pilbeam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilbeam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pilbeam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 377 Pilbeam families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pilbeam's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Pilbeam families in 1891.
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What did your Pilbeam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pilbeam. 14% of Pilbeam men worked as a Gardener and 74% of Pilbeam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pilbeam were Farmworker and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    14%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Farmworker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Pilbeam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilbeam 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Pilbeam. 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 796 military records available for the last name Pilbeam. For the veterans among your Pilbeam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilbeam lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pilbeam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pilbeam in 1967 was 76, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilbeam 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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