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Pilcha Family History

Pilcha 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: Pilch, Picha, Zilch, Pich, Picchi, Pinch, Pilcher, Pica, Picht

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Where is the Pilcha family from?

You can see how Pilcha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilcha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pilcha family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilcha's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pilcha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilcha 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 28 census records available for the last name Pilcha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilcha 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Pilcha. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pilcha. For the veterans among your Pilcha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilcha lifespan?

Average Pilcha life expectancy in 1991 was 15 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilcha 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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