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Pillifant Family History

Pillifant 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: Pellicano, Brilliant, Gilliland, Pillman, Pilling, Pellicane

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Where is the Pillifant family from?

You can see how Pillifant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillifant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pillifant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Pillifant families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pillifant's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pillifant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillifant 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 Pillifant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pillifant. 100% of Pillifant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pillifant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Pillifant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillifant 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pillifant. 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 160 military records available for the last name Pillifant. For the veterans among your Pillifant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillifant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pillifant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pillifant in 1966 was 78, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pillifant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillifant 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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