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Pilja Family History

Pilja 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: Pilla, Lilja, Pille, Villa, Vila, Palla, Pilat, Pilch, Pola, Pala

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Where is the Pilja family from?

You can see how Pilja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pilja family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilja's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Pilja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilja 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 35 census records available for the last name Pilja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilja 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Pilja. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pilja. For the veterans among your Pilja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilja lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Pilja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pilja in 1965 was 68, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pilja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilja 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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