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Pilkilton Family History

Pilkilton 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: Pilkinton, Pilkington, Pilkenton, Pilkerton, Kilton, Pinkerton

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Where is the Pilkilton family from?

You can see how Pilkilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilkilton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pilkilton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pilkilton family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilkilton's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Pilkilton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilkilton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pilkilton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pilkilton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Pilkilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilkilton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pilkilton. 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 27 military records available for the last name Pilkilton. For the veterans among your Pilkilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilkilton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pilkilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pilkilton in 1959 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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