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Pilgard Family History

Pilgard 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: Pillard, Pollard, Pickard, Gillard, Pinard, Millard, Wingard, Picard

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Where is the Pilgard family from?

You can see how Pilgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilgard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilgard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Pilgard families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilgard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pilgard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilgard 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 158 census records available for the last name Pilgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilgard 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Pilgard. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pilgard. For the veterans among your Pilgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilgard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Pilgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pilgard in 1965 was 72, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilgard 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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