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Pillett Family History

Pillett Surname Meaning

see Pilot.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pillett family from?

You can see how Pillett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pillett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Pillett families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Pillett's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Pillett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillett 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 Pillett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pillett. 100% of Pillett men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pillett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Pillett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillett 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Pillett. 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 77 military records available for the last name Pillett. For the veterans among your Pillett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Pillett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pillett in 1970 was 68, and 22 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillett 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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