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Pileson Family History

Pileson 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: Pilson, Pinson, Pigeon, Pierson, Asleson, Milleson, Wilson, Philemon

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Where is the Pileson family from?

You can see how Pileson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pileson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pileson families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Pileson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pileson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pileson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Pileson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pileson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pileson. 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 Pileson. For the veterans among your Pileson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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