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Pilow Family History

Pilow 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: Bilow, Pilon, Pilot, Pillow, Low, Pille, Pino, Pilat, Pilch, Pico

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Where is the Pilow family from?

You can see how Pilow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Pilow families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pilow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilow 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 90 census records available for the last name Pilow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilow 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Pilow. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pilow. For the veterans among your Pilow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Pilow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pilow in 1967 was 90, and 69 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilow 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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