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Pilaske Family History

Pilaske 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: Paske, Laske, Placke, Pieske, Blaske, Piske, Plasse, Pilarski

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Where is the Pilaske family from?

You can see how Pilaske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilaske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pilaske family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pilaske's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Pilaske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilaske 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 46 census records available for the last name Pilaske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilaske 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pilaske. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pilaske. For the veterans among your Pilaske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilaske lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Pilaske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pilaske in 1967 was 73, and 50 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilaske 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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