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Pillener Family History

Pillener 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: Willner, Milliner, Billeter, Pillen, Piller, Dillner, Hillner

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Where is the Pillener family from?

You can see how Pillener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillener family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Pillener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pillener family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pillener's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pillener families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Pillener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillener 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pillener. 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 Pillener. For the veterans among your Pillener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillener 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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