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Pilas Family History

Pilas 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: Vilas, Pilat, Milas, Plas, Silas, Palas, Bilas, Pilar, Filas, Pallas

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Where is the Pilas family from?

You can see how Pilas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pilas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pilas families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pilas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pilas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pilas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Pilas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilas 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Pilas. 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 32 military records available for the last name Pilas. For the veterans among your Pilas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pilas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pilas in 1967 was 64, and 67 in 2003.

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