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Pilar Family History

Pilar Surname Meaning

Spanish: from a short form of the Marian name María del Pilar or title Nuestra Señora del Pilar ‘Our Lady of the Pillar’ (from pilar ‘pillar column’) a title under which Virgin Mary is venerated in Zaragoza.

The surname may also be a reference to a local church dedicated to the Virgin Mary bearing this title.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pilar family from?

You can see how Pilar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pilar families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pilar families in 1891.
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What did your Pilar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pilar. 100% of Pilar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pilar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilar 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pilar. 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 318 military records available for the last name Pilar. For the veterans among your Pilar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilar lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pilar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pilar in 1956 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilar 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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