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Pylman Family History

Pylman Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Pijlman an occupational name for someone dealing with pijlen ‘piles’.

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


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Where is the Pylman family from?

You can see how Pylman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pylman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pylman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Pylman families living in Durham. This was about 59% of all the recorded Pylman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Pylman families in 1891.
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What did your Pylman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pylman. 54% of Pylman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pylman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Electrician
    16%
  • Attendant
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pylman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Pylman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pylman 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Pylman. 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 111 military records available for the last name Pylman. For the veterans among your Pylman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pylman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pylman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pylman in 1966 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pylman 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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