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Piler Family History

Piler 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: Filer, Pile, Piper, Miler, Piller, Paler, Piker, Piner, Pier, Siler

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Where is the Piler family from?

You can see how Piler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Piler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Piler families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Piler's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Piler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piler 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 Piler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Piler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piler 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Piler. 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 Piler. For the veterans among your Piler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Piler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Piler in 1966 was 88, and 91 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piler 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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