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Pilkeathley Family History

Pilkeathley 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: Keathley, Keatley, Keithley, Pilley, Pashley, Keighley, Blatchley

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Where is the Pilkeathley family from?

You can see how Pilkeathley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilkeathley family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Pilkeathley families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Pilkeathley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilkeathley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pilkeathley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Pilkeathley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilkeathley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pilkeathley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pilkeathley. For the veterans among your Pilkeathley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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