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Pilchard Family History

Pilchard 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: Pickard, Pilcher, Picard, Pillard, Richard, Pritchard, Birchard

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Where is the Pilchard family from?

You can see how Pilchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pilchard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Pilchard families living in Maryland. This was about 42% of all the recorded Pilchard's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pilchard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilchard 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 Pilchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pilchard. 27% of Pilchard men worked as a Farm Operator and 50% of Pilchard women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pilchard were Truck Driver and Typist. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    27%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Typist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pilchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilchard 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Pilchard. 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 331 military records available for the last name Pilchard. For the veterans among your Pilchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilchard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pilchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pilchard in 1962 was 78, and 45 in 2004.

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