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Pylan Family History

Pylan 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: Polan, Pylant, Pelan, Hylan, Palan, Pyland, Pylman, Yan, Pan, Plank

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Where is the Pylan family from?

You can see how Pylan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pylan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pylan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pylan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pylan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pylan 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 23 census records available for the last name Pylan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pylan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pylan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pylan. For the veterans among your Pylan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pylan lifespan?

Average Pylan life expectancy in 1996 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pylan 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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