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Piltch Family History

Piltch 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: Pilch, Polich, Milich, Fitch, Zilch, Pich, Pinch, Patch, Ritch, Mitch

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Where is the Piltch family from?

You can see how Piltch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piltch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Piltch families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Piltch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Piltch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piltch 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 Piltch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Accountant
    25%
  • Paper Boy
    25%

What Piltch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Piltch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piltch 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Piltch. 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 45 military records available for the last name Piltch. For the veterans among your Piltch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piltch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Piltch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Piltch in 1964 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piltch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piltch 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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