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Pilginton Family History

Pilginton 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: Pilkinton, Pilkington, Wigginton, Wiginton, Pilkenton, Linton

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Where is the Pilginton family from?

You can see how Pilginton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilginton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pilginton family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pilginton's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Pilginton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Pilginton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilginton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pilginton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pilginton. For the veterans among your Pilginton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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