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Pillay Family History

Pillay Surname Meaning

Indian: variant of Pillai.

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


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Where is the Pillay family from?

You can see how Pillay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Pillay families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Pillay families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pillay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pillay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillay 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 Pillay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pillay. 100% of Pillay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pillay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Pillay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillay 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 Pillay. 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 85 military records available for the last name Pillay. For the veterans among your Pillay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillay lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Pillay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pillay in 1982 was 47, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pillay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillay 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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