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Pithers Family History

Pithers Surname Meaning

variant of Pither with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pithers family from?

You can see how Pithers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pithers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Pithers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Pithers families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pithers's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pithers families in 1891.
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What did your Pithers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pithers. 43% of Pithers men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Pithers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pithers were Builders Labourer and Office Cleaner.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Gardener
    29%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    5%
  • Office Cleaner
    5%

What Pithers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pithers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pithers 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 779 immigration records available for the last name Pithers. 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 207 military records available for the last name Pithers. For the veterans among your Pithers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pithers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Pithers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pithers in 1969 was 84, and 64 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pithers 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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