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Piltham Family History

Piltham 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: Witham, Feltham, Gillham, Pelham, Milham, Mileham, Pinkham, Gilham

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Where is the Piltham family from?

You can see how Piltham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piltham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Piltham families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Piltham's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Piltham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Piltham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piltham 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Piltham. 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 Piltham. For the veterans among your Piltham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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