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Pillendrigh Family History

Pillendrigh 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: Willenbrink, Willenbring, Pellegrino, Pilling, Dillenburg, Pellerin

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Where is the Pillendrigh family from?

You can see how Pillendrigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillendrigh family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Pillendrigh families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Pillendrigh families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pillendrigh's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Pillendrigh families in 1841.
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  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Pillendrigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillendrigh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pillendrigh. 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 Pillendrigh. For the veterans among your Pillendrigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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