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Pilkenton Family History

Pilkenton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pilkington.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pilkenton family from?

You can see how Pilkenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilkenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pilkenton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Pilkenton family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilkenton's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Pilkenton families in 1911.
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What did your Pilkenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pilkenton. 35% of Pilkenton men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Pilkenton women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pilkenton were Salesman and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pilkenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilkenton 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Pilkenton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 850 military records available for the last name Pilkenton. For the veterans among your Pilkenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilkenton lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pilkenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pilkenton in 1950 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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