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Pillinger Family History

Pillinger Surname Meaning

see Pullinger. see Bullinger.

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


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Where is the Pillinger family from?

You can see how Pillinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pillinger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 139 Pillinger families living in Somerset. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pillinger's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Pillinger families in 1891.
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What did your Pillinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pillinger. 17% of Pillinger men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Pillinger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pillinger were Capstan Lathe Hand and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Boot Maker
    12%
  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Pillinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pillinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillinger 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Pillinger. 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 528 military records available for the last name Pillinger. For the veterans among your Pillinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pillinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pillinger in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillinger 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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