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Pitcaithy Family History

Pitcaithy 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: Pitcairn, Mccarthy, Petraitis, Maccarthy, Timothy, Fitch, Pilat

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Where is the Pitcaithy family from?

You can see how Pitcaithy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitcaithy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pitcaithy families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Pitcaithy families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitcaithy's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Pitcaithy families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Pitcaithy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitcaithy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pitcaithy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pitcaithy. For the veterans among your Pitcaithy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitcaithy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitcaithy 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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