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Pilsy Family History

Pilsy 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, Puls, Pilley, Pilat, Pilch, Tilly, Wilby, Polly

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Where is the Pilsy family from?

You can see how Pilsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilsy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pilsy family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pilsy's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Pilsy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilsy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pilsy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Pilsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilsy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pilsy. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pilsy. For the veterans among your Pilsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilsy lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Pilsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pilsy in 1980 was 67, and 75 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilsy 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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