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Pilsbry Family History

Pilsbry 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: Pillsbury, Spilsbury, Silsby, Hillary, Pilley, Gilboy, Wilby, Kilby

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Where is the Pilsbry family from?

You can see how Pilsbry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilsbry family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pilsbry families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilsbry's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pilsbry families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Pilsbry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilsbry 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Pilsbry. 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 Pilsbry. For the veterans among your Pilsbry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilsbry lifespan?

Average Pilsbry life expectancy in 1984 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilsbry 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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