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Pillstrom Family History

Pillstrom 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: Hillstrom, Hallstrom, Ellstrom, Kallstrom, Hellstrom, Malstrom

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Where is the Pillstrom family from?

You can see how Pillstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pillstrom families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pillstrom family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pillstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pillstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Pillstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillstrom 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pillstrom. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pillstrom. For the veterans among your Pillstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillstrom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pillstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pillstrom in 1966 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillstrom 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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