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Pilgram Family History

Pilgram Surname Meaning

English and German: variant of Pilgrim.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pilgram family from?

You can see how Pilgram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilgram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pilgram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Pilgram families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pilgram's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pilgram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilgram 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 Pilgram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pilgram. 75% of Pilgram women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Pilgram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pilgram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilgram 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Pilgram. 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 763 military records available for the last name Pilgram. For the veterans among your Pilgram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilgram lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pilgram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pilgram in 1944 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pilgram

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilgram 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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