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Piliero Family History

Piliero 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: Plier, Piller, Palmiero, Pinero, Pilger, Palmero, Palmer, Picker

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Where is the Piliero family from?

You can see how Piliero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piliero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Piliero families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Piliero's in USA. New York had the highest population of Piliero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piliero 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 Piliero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piliero. 24% of Piliero men worked as a Bartender and 45% of Piliero women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piliero were Painter and Operator.

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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

  • Bartender
    24%
  • Tailor
    18%
  • Welder
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    45%
  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    23%

What Piliero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Piliero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piliero 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Piliero. 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 137 military records available for the last name Piliero. For the veterans among your Piliero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piliero lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Piliero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Piliero in 1958 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piliero

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piliero 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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