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Pilia Family History

Pilia 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: Cilia, Pipia, Milia, Pilla, Philip, Pille, Villa, Gioia, Vila, Palla

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Where is the Pilia family from?

You can see how Pilia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pilia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pilia families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilia's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pilia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilia 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 58 census records available for the last name Pilia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilia 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Pilia. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pilia. For the veterans among your Pilia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Pilia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pilia in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilia 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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