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Pilleam Family History

Pilleam 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: Pille, Pilley, William, Pillman, Pillar, Gillham, Killam, Pillen

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Where is the Pilleam family from?

You can see how Pilleam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilleam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pilleam families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pilleam's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pilleam families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Pilleam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilleam 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 immigration records available for the last name Pilleam. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pilleam. For the veterans among your Pilleam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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