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Pithan Family History

Pithan 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: Pitman, Titman, Witham, Putman, Nathan, Pichon, Pitta, Pittman, Pita

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Where is the Pithan family from?

You can see how Pithan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pithan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pithan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Pithan families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Pithan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pithan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pithan 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 Pithan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pithan. 67% of Pithan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pithan women worked as a Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Pithan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pithan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pithan 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Pithan. 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 152 military records available for the last name Pithan. For the veterans among your Pithan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pithan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pithan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pithan in 1964 was 59, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pithan 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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