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Pillips Family History

Pillips 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: Phillips, Killips, Billips, Millis, Pilling, Lillis, Gillis, Hillis

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Where is the Pillips family from?

You can see how Pillips families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillips family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pillips families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pillips families living in Sussex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pillips's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Pillips families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillips 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 Pillips ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pillips. 100% of Pillips 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pillips. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillips 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Pillips. 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 130 military records available for the last name Pillips. For the veterans among your Pillips ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillips lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Pillips life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pillips in 1975 was 56, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pillips

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillips 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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