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Pillean Family History

Pillean 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: Pillman, Pillen, Gillean, Pille, Pilley, Millen, Millan, Hillen

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Where is the Pillean family from?

You can see how Pillean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillean family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Pillean families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pillean families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pillean's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Pillean families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Pillean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillean 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pillean. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pillean. For the veterans among your Pillean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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