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Pilney Family History

Pilney 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: Pilley, Pitney, Pilkey, Pinney, Pinner, Sidney, Pille, Paley, Dolney

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Where is the Pilney family from?

You can see how Pilney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Pilney families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pilney's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Pilney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilney 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 Pilney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pilney. 43% of Pilney men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Miner
    29%

What Pilney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Pilney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilney 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Pilney. 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 50 military records available for the last name Pilney. For the veterans among your Pilney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Pilney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pilney in 1964 was 80, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pilney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilney 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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