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Pilcavage Family History

Pilcavage 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: Sincavage, Savage, Ladage, Palange, Plagge, Lapage, Salvage

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Where is the Pilcavage family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilcavage 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 Pilcavage ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shippingclerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Pilcavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilcavage 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pilcavage. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pilcavage. For the veterans among your Pilcavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilcavage lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Pilcavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pilcavage in 1968 was 48, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilcavage 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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