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Pilkins Family History

Pilkins 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: Filkins, Pinkins, Wilkins, Pipkins, Firkins, Pilling, Perkins, Alkins

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Where is the Pilkins family from?

You can see how Pilkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilkins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pilkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pilkins families living in Virginia. This was about 23% of all the recorded Pilkins's in USA. Virginia and 1 other state had the highest population of Pilkins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilkins 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 Pilkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pilkins. 100% of Pilkins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pilkins women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Pilkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Pilkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilkins 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 Pilkins. 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 46 military records available for the last name Pilkins. For the veterans among your Pilkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilkins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pilkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pilkins in 1966 was 68, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pilkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilkins 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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