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Pilawski Family History

Pilawski 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: Pilarski, Polanski, Pisarski, Poplawski, Pelowski, Milewski

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Where is the Pilawski family from?

You can see how Pilawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilawski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pilawski families living in New Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pilawski's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Pilawski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilawski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pilawski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pilawski. 80% of Pilawski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pilawski women worked as a Servant. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Pilawski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Pilawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilawski 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Pilawski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 152 military records available for the last name Pilawski. For the veterans among your Pilawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilawski lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Pilawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pilawski in 1951 was 56, and 75 in 2003.

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