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Pilpa Family History

Pilpa 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: Pilla, Papa, Pille, Villa, Vila, Palla, Pilat, Pilch, Pipe, Pola

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Where is the Pilpa family from?

You can see how Pilpa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilpa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pilpa family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pilpa's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pilpa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilpa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pilpa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Pilpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilpa 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pilpa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pilpa. For the veterans among your Pilpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilpa lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1989, in the United States, Pilpa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pilpa in 1987 was 84, and 78 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilpa 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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