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Pilhorn Family History

Pilhorn 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: Milhorn, Pichon, Uhlhorn, Einhorn, Pilon, Milhoan, Kilborn, Eichorn

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Where is the Pilhorn family from?

You can see how Pilhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilhorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pilhorn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilhorn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pilhorn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilhorn 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 48 census records available for the last name Pilhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilhorn 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pilhorn. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pilhorn. For the veterans among your Pilhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilhorn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Pilhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pilhorn in 1970 was 55, and 80 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilhorn 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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