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Pillmeier Family History

Pillmeier 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: Piepmeier, Killmeyer, Billmeyer, Billeter, Hillier, Dallmeyer

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Where is the Pillmeier family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillmeier 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 Pillmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pillmeier. 100% of Pillmeier men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Pillmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillmeier 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Pillmeier. 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 204 military records available for the last name Pillmeier. For the veterans among your Pillmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillmeier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pillmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pillmeier in 1965 was 68, and 96 in 2002.

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