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Pilz Family History

Pilz Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname or metonymic occupational name for a gatherer or seller of mushrooms from Middle High German bül(e)z German Pilz ‘mushroom’ (from Latin boletus).

German: variant of Pils an occupational name for a furrier from Middle Low German pils pels ‘fur fur coat’.

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


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Where is the Pilz family from?

You can see how Pilz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pilz family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilz's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Pilz families in 1891.
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What did your Pilz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pilz. 100% of Pilz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pilz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pilz. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Pilz. For the veterans among your Pilz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilz lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Pilz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pilz in 1942 was 51, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilz 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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