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Pilos Family History

Pilos 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: Milos, Palos, Pilon, Pilot, Pulos, Miles, Giles, Pille, Puls, Vilas

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Where is the Pilos family from?

You can see how Pilos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilos families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Pilos families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilos's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pilos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilos 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 Pilos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pattern Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pilos. 50% of Pilos men worked as a Pattern Maker.

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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

  • Pattern Maker
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Pilos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Pilos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilos 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Pilos. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pilos. For the veterans among your Pilos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilos lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Pilos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pilos in 1973 was 79, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilos 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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