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Pillaus Family History

Pillaus 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: Pillars, Pallas, Pillard, Pillar, Villars, Pilla, Pillai, Villas

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Where is the Pillaus family from?

You can see how Pillaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillaus family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Pillaus family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pillaus's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Pillaus families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillaus 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 Pillaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pillaus. 100% of Pillaus 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Pillaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillaus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pillaus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pillaus. For the veterans among your Pillaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillaus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillaus 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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