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Pithian Family History

Pithian 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: Fithian, Pittman, Pitman, Lothian, Pitkin, Litwin, Titman, Witham

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Where is the Pithian family from?

You can see how Pithian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pithian family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Pithian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pithian family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pithian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pithian families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Pithian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pithian 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pithian. 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 Pithian. For the veterans among your Pithian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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