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Pilkinton Name Meaning

English: variant of Pilkington .

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


Similar surnames: Pilkenton, Pilkerton, Pilkington, Perkinson, Wiginton, Wilkenson

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Where is the Pilkinton family from?

You can see how Pilkinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilkinton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pilkinton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Pilkinton families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pilkinton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pilkinton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilkinton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pilkinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pilkinton. 22% of Pilkinton men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pilkinton women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pilkinton were Mechanic and 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
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pilkinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilkinton 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Pilkinton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pilkinton. For the veterans among your Pilkinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilkinton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pilkinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pilkinton in 1962 was 56, and 52 in 2004.

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