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Pillsworth Family History

Pillsworth 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: Ellsworth, Dillworth, Molesworth, Dilworth, Ditsworth, Silkworth

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Where is the Pillsworth family from?

You can see how Pillsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pillsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Pillsworth families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Pillsworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pillsworth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillsworth 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 Pillsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pillsworth. 100% of Pillsworth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pillsworth women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pillsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillsworth 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Pillsworth. 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 268 military records available for the last name Pillsworth. For the veterans among your Pillsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillsworth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Pillsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pillsworth in 1963 was 37, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pillsworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pillsworth 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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