Origins of the Pillans surname
About the Pillanses
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Interesting facts about Pillans
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pillans surname. The oldest one dates back to 1751.
Who were Pillanses most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Pillans first names?
John
William
Margaret
Agnes
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Common jobs for Pillanses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pillanses in 1921
Dressmaker
18
Housekeeper
8
Actress
7
Living On Own Means
7
Laundress
6
Common male occupations for Pillanses in 1921
Coal Miner
17
Joiner
17
Gardener
12
Weaver
12
Tailor
11
