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Pilmore Family History

Pilmore Surname Meaning

see Pilmoor.

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


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Where is the Pilmore family from?

You can see how Pilmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pilmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pilmore families living in Durham. This was about 19% of all the recorded Pilmore's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Pilmore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilmore 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 Pilmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pilmore. 50% of Pilmore men worked as a Cowman and 100% of Pilmore 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

  • Cowman
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pilmore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pilmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilmore 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Pilmore. 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 110 military records available for the last name Pilmore. For the veterans among your Pilmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilmore lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pilmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pilmore in 1968 was 63, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilmore 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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