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Pillin Family History

Pillin Surname Meaning

see Pilling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pillin family from?

You can see how Pillin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pillin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pillin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Pillin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pillin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillin 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 Pillin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer Steel Works and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pillin. 100% of Pillin men worked as a Labourer Steel Works and 100% of Pillin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer Steel Works
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pillin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pillin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillin 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Pillin. 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 65 military records available for the last name Pillin. For the veterans among your Pillin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Pillin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pillin in 1971 was 76, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillin 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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