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Piltman Family History

Piltman 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: Pillman, Pittman, Pitman, Titman, Polman, Putman, Billman, Portman

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Where is the Piltman family from?

You can see how Piltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piltman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Piltman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Piltman families living in Alabama. This was about 80% of all the recorded Piltman's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Piltman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Piltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piltman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Piltman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Piltman. For the veterans among your Piltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piltman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Piltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Piltman in 1973 was 58, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piltman 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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