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Pilotta Family History

Pilotta 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: Bilotta, Pilotti, Pilotte, Milota, Pitta, Plott, Ricotta, Pelotte

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Where is the Pilotta family from?

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

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Pilotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilotta 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Pilotta. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pilotta. For the veterans among your Pilotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilotta lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Pilotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pilotta in 1970 was 77, and 55 in 2003.

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