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Pilkie Family History

Pilkie 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: Wilkie, Milkie, Pike, Pille, Pile, Hilke, Pirnie, Pickle, Pilkey

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Where is the Pilkie family from?

You can see how Pilkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilkie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Pilkie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Pilkie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilkie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pilkie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilkie 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 320 census records available for the last name Pilkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilkie 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pilkie. 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 56 military records available for the last name Pilkie. For the veterans among your Pilkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilkie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilkie 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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