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Pillan Family History

Pillan 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: Millan, Pillman, Pollan, Pillar, Pillen, Pilla, Pillai, Gillan

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Where is the Pillan family from?

You can see how Pillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pillan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Pillan families living in Middlesex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pillan's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Pillan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillan 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 Pillan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pillan. 34% of Pillan men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Pillan women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Filin Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pillan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Pillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillan 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Pillan. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pillan. For the veterans among your Pillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1973, in the United States, Pillan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pillan in 1969 was 82, and 76 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillan 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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