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Pilny Family History

Pilny 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: Pille, Lilly, Paley, Penny, Pino, Pilley, Pink, Ping, Pilat, Pilch

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Where is the Pilny family from?

You can see how Pilny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pilny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pilny families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilny's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Pilny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilny 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 Pilny ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Pilny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Pilny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilny 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Pilny. 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 174 military records available for the last name Pilny. For the veterans among your Pilny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilny lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pilny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pilny in 1960 was 72, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilny 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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