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Pilmar Family History

Pilmar 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: Pillar, Pilar, Palmer, Vilar, Pilat, Polman, Villar, Delmar, Parmar

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Where is the Pilmar family from?

You can see how Pilmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilmar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pilmar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 4 Pilmar families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilmar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pilmar families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Pilmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilmar 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pilmar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pilmar. For the veterans among your Pilmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilmar lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Pilmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pilmar in 1978 was 87, and 40 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilmar 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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