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Pilus Family History

Pilus 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: Pikus, Polus, Miles, Giles, Pille, Puls, Vilas, Pilat, Pilch, Plum

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Where is the Pilus family from?

You can see how Pilus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pilus families living in Nebraska. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pilus's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Pilus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilus 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 Pilus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pilus. 100% of Pilus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pilus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Pilus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilus 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Pilus. 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 141 military records available for the last name Pilus. For the veterans among your Pilus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Pilus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pilus in 1970 was 58, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilus 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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