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Pilliard Family History

Pilliard 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: Pillard, Gilliard, Hilliard, Williard, Dilliard, Milliard, Pollard

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Where is the Pilliard family from?

You can see how Pilliard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilliard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilliard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pilliard family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilliard's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pilliard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilliard 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 Pilliard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pilliard. 56% of Pilliard men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pilliard women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pilliard were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Pilliard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Pilliard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilliard 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Pilliard. 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 66 military records available for the last name Pilliard. For the veterans among your Pilliard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilliard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Pilliard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pilliard in 1963 was 63, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilliard 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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