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Pilliger Family History

Pilliger 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: Billiter, Milliner, Dillinger, Fillinger, Killinger, Hillier

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Where is the Pilliger family from?

You can see how Pilliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilliger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Pilliger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Pilliger families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilliger's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Pilliger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilliger 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 10 census records available for the last name Pilliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilliger 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pilliger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pilliger. For the veterans among your Pilliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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