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Pilkey Family History

Pilkey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Pelletier ‘furrier’. Alteration of the French ending -tier to English -key is typical for American French surnames.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pilkey family from?

You can see how Pilkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pilkey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Pilkey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilkey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pilkey families in 1891.
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What did your Pilkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pilkey. 46% of Pilkey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Painter
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pilkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilkey 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Pilkey. 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 363 military records available for the last name Pilkey. For the veterans among your Pilkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilkey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Pilkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pilkey in 1964 was 86, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilkey 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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