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Pillows Family History

Pillows Surname 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: Pillow, Willows, Fallows, Fellows, Hallows, Willow, Pellow, Gillow

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Where is the Pillows family from?

You can see how Pillows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillows family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pillows families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Pillows families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Pillows's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Pillows families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillows 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 Pillows ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pillows. 52% of Pillows men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Pillows women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pillows were Operator and Farm Labor.

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Farm Labor
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pillows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillows 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Pillows. 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 234 military records available for the last name Pillows. For the veterans among your Pillows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillows lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pillows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pillows in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pillows

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillows 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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