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Pilgren Family History

Pilgren 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: Pilgreen, Pilgrim, Gilgen, Pillen, Wigren, Helgren, Pilger, Ilgen

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Where is the Pilgren family from?

You can see how Pilgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pilgren families living in Minnesota. This was about 45% of all the recorded Pilgren's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pilgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilgren 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 Pilgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and 0 were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pilgren. 75% of Pilgren men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pilgren women worked as a 0. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pilgren were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • 0
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Pilgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Pilgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilgren 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pilgren. 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 50 military records available for the last name Pilgren. For the veterans among your Pilgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilgren lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Pilgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pilgren in 1967 was 87, and 75 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pilgren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilgren 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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