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Pilla Family History

Pilla Surname Meaning

Italian (southern) is a habitational name derived from a place called Pilla, located in Catanzaro province.

In some cases, it may also originate from a dialect form of Pidda, which is a short form of the female personal name Giuseppa.

This connection highlights the linguistic influences and regional variations within Italian names.

The name reflects both geographical and personal significance, offering insights into local heritage.

Overall, it showcases the rich tapestry of Italian naming traditions and their roots in cultural identity.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pilla family from?

You can see how Pilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pilla families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pilla's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Pilla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pilla. 28% of Pilla men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Pilla women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pilla were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%

What Pilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilla 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pilla. 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 950 military records available for the last name Pilla. For the veterans among your Pilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilla lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Pilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pilla in 1949 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilla 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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