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Pillman Name Meaning

English (Devon): from Middle English pil(e) ‘pole stake pile’ + man perhaps for someone who lived or worked near a place thus identified. English (Devon): variant of Pullman . Americanized form of German Pillmann: from the personal name Pille 1 with the addition of -mann ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Hillman, Spillman, Pollman, Millman, Pullman, Zillman, Willman

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Where is the Pillman family from?

You can see how Pillman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pillman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pillman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Pillman families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pillman's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Pillman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pillman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pillman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pillman. 100% of Pillman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pillman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pillman 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Pillman. 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 518 military records available for the last name Pillman. For the veterans among your Pillman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pillman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pillman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pillman in 1962 was 71, and 64 in 2004.

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