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Pilzer Family History

Pilzer 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: Kilzer, Pitzer, Piller, Polzer, Pilger, Pelzer, Pizer, Palmer, Picker

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Where is the Pilzer family from?

You can see how Pilzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pilzer family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilzer's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Pilzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilzer 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 Pilzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pilzer. 28% of Pilzer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Pilzer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pilzer were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Pilzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Pilzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilzer 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Pilzer. 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 202 military records available for the last name Pilzer. For the veterans among your Pilzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pilzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pilzer in 1962 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pilzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilzer 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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