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Pidler Family History

Pidler Surname Meaning

see Pedlar.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pidler family from?

You can see how Pidler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pidler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Pidler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Pidler families living in Devon. This was about 93% of all the recorded Pidler's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pidler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pidler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pidler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pidler. 40% of Pidler men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Pidler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pidler were Gardener and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Dep N Store Officer
    20%
  • Retired
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Pidler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Pidler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pidler 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Pidler. 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 121 military records available for the last name Pidler. For the veterans among your Pidler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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