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Pillenger Family History

Pillenger 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: Dillinger, Fillinger, Killinger, Pollinger, Pippenger, Sullenger

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Where is the Pillenger family from?

You can see how Pillenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Pillenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pillenger family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pillenger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pillenger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Pillenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillenger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pillenger. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pillenger. For the veterans among your Pillenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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