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Pilkinton Family History

Pilkinton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pilkington.

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


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Where is the Pilkinton family from?

You can see how Pilkinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilkinton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pilkinton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Pilkinton families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pilkinton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pilkinton families in 1891.
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What did your Pilkinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pilkinton. 81% of Pilkinton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pilkinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilkinton 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Pilkinton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pilkinton. For the veterans among your Pilkinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilkinton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pilkinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pilkinton in 1962 was 56, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilkinton 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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