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Piln Family History

Piln 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: Pinn, Pill, Pile, Pin, Pilz, Pilon, Pion, Gill, Pan, Pike

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Where is the Piln family from?

You can see how Piln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piln family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Piln family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Piln's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Piln families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piln surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Piln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piln 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Piln. 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 5 military records available for the last name Piln. For the veterans among your Piln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piln lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piln 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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