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Pilcer Family History

Pilcer 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: Pilcher, Piller, Pilger, Palmer, Picker, Pinner, Pille, Miller

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Where is the Pilcer family from?

You can see how Pilcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilcer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilcer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pilcer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilcer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pilcer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Pilcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilcer 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Pilcer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pilcer. For the veterans among your Pilcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilcer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Pilcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Pilcer in 1963 was 82, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilcer 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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