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Pillen Family History

Pillen Surname Meaning

North German: probably from a derivative of Pille.

Flemish: patronymic from Pille.

English: possibly a variant of Pilling.

This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Pillen family from?

You can see how Pillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pillen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Pillen families living in Alberta. This was about 47% of all the recorded Pillen's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Pillen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillen 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 Pillen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pillen. 43% of Pillen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pillen women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pillen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillen 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Pillen. 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 204 military records available for the last name Pillen. For the veterans among your Pillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pillen in 1962 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pillen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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