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Pilerson Family History

Pilerson 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: Pierson, Person, Peterson, Iverson, Einerson, Eilertson, Peerson

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Where is the Pilerson family from?

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

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Pilerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilerson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pilerson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pilerson. For the veterans among your Pilerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilerson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilerson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pilerson

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