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Pilliar Family History

Pilliar 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: Pillar, Villar, William, Pillard, Pillman, Pilling, Gilliard, Hillian

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Where is the Pilliar family from?

You can see how Pilliar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilliar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pilliar family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilliar's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Pilliar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilliar 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 Pilliar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pilliar. 100% of Pilliar men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Pilliar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Pilliar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilliar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pilliar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pilliar. For the veterans among your Pilliar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilliar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Pilliar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pilliar in 1969 was 87, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pilliar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilliar 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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