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Pilvin Family History

Pilvin 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: Gilvin, Galvin, Palin, Potvin, Silvia, Polin, Gilpin, Pilling, Melvin

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Where is the Pilvin family from?

You can see how Pilvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilvin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pilvin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilvin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pilvin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Pilvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilvin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pilvin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pilvin. For the veterans among your Pilvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilvin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Pilvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pilvin in 1976 was 82, and 97 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilvin 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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