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Pillie Family History

Pillie 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, Billie, Willie, Dillie, Tillie, Lillie, Gillie, Pelle, Pilley

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Where is the Pillie family from?

You can see how Pillie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pillie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pillie family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pillie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pillie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillie 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 Pillie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pillie. 100% of Pillie 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 Pillie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Pillie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillie 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Pillie. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pillie. For the veterans among your Pillie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pillie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pillie in 1968 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pillie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillie 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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