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Pilker Family History

Pilker 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: Picker, Piller, Piker, Pilkey, Spilker, Pilger, Kilker, Hilker

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Where is the Pilker family from?

You can see how Pilker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Pilker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pilker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilker 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 Pilker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pilker. 100% of Pilker men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pilker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Pilker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilker 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 Pilker. 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 68 military records available for the last name Pilker. For the veterans among your Pilker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pilker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pilker in 1962 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pilker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilker 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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