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Pilott Family History

Pilott Name 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: Plott, Pilot, Pilotti, Pigott, Pilotte, Lott, Pott, Pilat, Pilato

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Where is the Pilott family from?

You can see how Pilott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pilott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Pilott families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Pilott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pilott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pilott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pilott. 100% of Pilott men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Pilott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Pilott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilott 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Pilott. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pilott. For the veterans among your Pilott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilott lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Pilott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pilott in 1973 was 93, and 85 in 1998.

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