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Pillemer Family History

Pillemer 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: Billeter, Piller, Willever, Gillmer, Hillmer, Zillmer, Killmer

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Where is the Pillemer family from?

You can see how Pillemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillemer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pillemer family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Pillemer's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Pillemer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillemer 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 5 census records available for the last name Pillemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillemer 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Pillemer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pillemer. For the veterans among your Pillemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillemer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1984, in the United States, Pillemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pillemer in 1957 was 49, and 66 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillemer 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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