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Pilkay Family History

Pilkay 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: Pilkey, Pillay, Pilley, Pilat, Dilday, Polka, Kilday, Zilka, Pillar

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Where is the Pilkay family from?

You can see how Pilkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilkay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pilkay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pilkay families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilkay's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Pilkay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilkay 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 89 census records available for the last name Pilkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilkay 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 Pilkay. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pilkay. For the veterans among your Pilkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilkay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Pilkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pilkay in 1975 was 80, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilkay 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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