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Pilien Family History

Pilien 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: Pillen, Lilien, Pille, Pilley, Plier, Lien, Palin, Millen, Hillen

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Where is the Pilien family from?

You can see how Pilien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pilien family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilien's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pilien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilien 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 33 census records available for the last name Pilien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilien 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Pilien. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pilien. For the veterans among your Pilien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilien lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Pilien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pilien in 1980 was 62, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilien 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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