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Pillinan Family History

Pillinan 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: Pillman, Pilling, Silliman, Hillian, Gillian, Hallinan, Milligan

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Where is the Pillinan family from?

You can see how Pillinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillinan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pillinan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pillinan families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Pillinan's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Pillinan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Pillinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillinan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pillinan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pillinan. For the veterans among your Pillinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillinan lifespan?

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