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Pithie Family History

Pithie Surname Meaning

from Scots pithy ‘strong’ (Middle English pithi).

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


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Where is the Pithie family from?

You can see how Pithie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pithie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pithie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Pithie family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pithie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Pithie families in 1891.
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What did your Pithie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pithie. 100% of Pithie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pithie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pithie 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Pithie. 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 236 military records available for the last name Pithie. For the veterans among your Pithie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pithie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1991, in the United States, Pithie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pithie in 1962 was 76, and 90 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pithie 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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