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Pilert Family History

Pilert 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: Eilert, Gilbert, Pinkert, Pilat, Pitera, Wilbert, Wilfert, Libert

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Where is the Pilert family from?

You can see how Pilert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pilert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pilert family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilert's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Pilert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilert 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 143 census records available for the last name Pilert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilert 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pilert. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pilert. For the veterans among your Pilert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilert lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Pilert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pilert in 1980 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilert 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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