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Pilitz Family History

Pilitz 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: Politz, Piltz, Platz, Pilat, Pilato, Pritz, Plotz, Biltz, Plitt

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Where is the Pilitz family from?

You can see how Pilitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pilitz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pilitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pilitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilitz 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 47 census records available for the last name Pilitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilitz 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Pilitz. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pilitz. For the veterans among your Pilitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Pilitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pilitz in 1965 was 83, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilitz 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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