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Pillivant Family History

Pillivant 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: Sullivant, Pellicano, Brilliant, Gilliland, Pillman, Pilling

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Where is the Pillivant family from?

You can see how Pillivant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillivant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pillivant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Pillivant families living in Middlesex. This was about 69% of all the recorded Pillivant's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Pillivant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillivant 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 Pillivant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pillivant. 100% of Pillivant 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 Pillivant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Pillivant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillivant 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pillivant. 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 107 military records available for the last name Pillivant. For the veterans among your Pillivant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillivant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pillivant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pillivant in 1966 was 58, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pillivant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillivant 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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