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Pillarelli Family History

Pillarelli 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: Picarelli, Cifarelli, Saltarelli, Pignatelli, Zingarelli, Spigarelli

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Where is the Pillarelli family from?

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

What did your Pillarelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pillarelli. 100% of Pillarelli 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 27 census records available for the last name Pillarelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillarelli 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pillarelli. 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 Pillarelli. For the veterans among your Pillarelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillarelli lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Pillarelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pillarelli in 1981 was 37, and 97 in 2004.

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