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Pilfold Family History

Pilfold Surname Meaning

From a lost or unidentified place called Pilfold, apparently in Sussex, named with Old English fald 'fold enclosure' as the final element.

The place is perhaps to be identified with Pilfolds in Horsham (Sussex), though this name may derive from the surname.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pilfold family from?

You can see how Pilfold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilfold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilfold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Pilfold families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Pilfold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pilfold families in 1891.
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What did your Pilfold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tinsmith and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pilfold. 50% of Pilfold men worked as a Tinsmith and 86% of Pilfold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pilfold were Coalman Delivery Heavy Worker and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tinsmith
    50%
  • Coalman Delivery Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    9%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pilfold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilfold 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Pilfold. 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 211 military records available for the last name Pilfold. For the veterans among your Pilfold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilfold lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Pilfold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pilfold in 1958 was 27, and 85 in 2001.

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