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Pillois Family History

Pillois 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: Millis, Lillis, Gillis, Hillis, Tillis, Pillai, Pillars, Willis

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Where is the Pillois family from?

You can see how Pillois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillois family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pillois families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pillois families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pillois's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Pillois families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Pillois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillois 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pillois. 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 90 military records available for the last name Pillois. For the veterans among your Pillois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillois lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Pillois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pillois in 1978 was 65, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillois 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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