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Pillon Family History

Pillon Surname Meaning

French and Italian (Veneto): variant of Pilon and in North America (also) an altered form of this. Italian (Veneto): alternatively from a medieval personal name such as Pillo or Pillonus.

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


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Where is the Pillon family from?

You can see how Pillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pillon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Pillon families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Pillon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pillon families in 1891.
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What did your Pillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pillon. 100% of Pillon 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Pillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillon 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 993 immigration records available for the last name Pillon. 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 648 military records available for the last name Pillon. For the veterans among your Pillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pillon in 1965 was 78, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillon 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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