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Pilchen Family History

Pilchen 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, Pilch, Pitcher, Pichon, Hitchen, Eichen, Picken, Kinchen

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Where is the Pilchen family from?

You can see how Pilchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilchen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilchen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 6 Pilchen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilchen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pilchen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Pilchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilchen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pilchen. 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 55 military records available for the last name Pilchen. For the veterans among your Pilchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilchen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Pilchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pilchen in 1963 was 64, and 48 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilchen 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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