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Pillion Family History

Pillion Surname Meaning

Irish: probably of French origin (see 2 below). French: topographic name a diminutive of Piller 5.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pillion family from?

You can see how Pillion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pillion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pillion family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pillion's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pillion families in 1891.
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What did your Pillion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pillion. 14% of Pillion men worked as a Carpenter and 19% of Pillion women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pillion were Machinist and Maid.

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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

  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Retired
    14%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pillion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillion 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Pillion. 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 603 military records available for the last name Pillion. For the veterans among your Pillion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillion lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pillion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pillion in 1956 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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