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Pitau Family History

Pitau 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: Pita, Pilat, Pfau, Bitar, Littau, Pica, Situ, Pisa, Pinta, Kita

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Where is the Pitau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitau 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 Pitau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pitau. 100% of Pitau 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pitau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Pitau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitau 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pitau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Pitau. For the veterans among your Pitau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitau lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Pitau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pitau in 1972 was 73, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitau 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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