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Pyland Family History

Pyland Surname Meaning

English: variant of Piland.

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


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Where is the Pyland family from?

You can see how Pyland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pyland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pyland families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pyland's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Pyland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pyland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pyland. 22% of Pyland men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Pyland women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pyland were Salesman and Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Pyland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pyland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyland 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Pyland. 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 381 military records available for the last name Pyland. For the veterans among your Pyland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyland lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pyland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pyland in 1959 was 68, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pyland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyland 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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