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Pilsworth Family History

Pilsworth Surname Meaning

from Pilsworth (Lancs) which is recorded as Pylesworth in 124. The place-name appears to derive from an Old English personal name *Pīl + Old English worð ‘enclosure’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pilsworth family from?

You can see how Pilsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Pilsworth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pilsworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pilsworth families in 1891.
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What did your Pilsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pilsworth. 37% of Pilsworth men worked as a Farm Labourer and 74% of Pilsworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pilsworth were Carpenter joiner and College Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    37%
  • Farm (horseman)
    28%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Carpenter joiner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • College Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pilsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilsworth 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Pilsworth. 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 251 military records available for the last name Pilsworth. For the veterans among your Pilsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilsworth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Pilsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pilsworth in 1964 was 79, and 80 in 1992.

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