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Pilmaier Family History

Pilmaier 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: Palmatier, Widmaier, Palmer, Plier, Pilcher, Planer, Hilmer, Plater

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Where is the Pilmaier family from?

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

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pilmaier. 100% of Pilmaier men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Pilmaier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Pilmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilmaier 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 Pilmaier. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pilmaier. For the veterans among your Pilmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilmaier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pilmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pilmaier in 1962 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pilmaier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilmaier 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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