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Pithis Family History

Pithis 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: Pettis, Anthis, Mathis, Pitti, Pitts, Pitkin, Litwin, Ishii, Paris

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Where is the Pithis family from?

You can see how Pithis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pithis family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Pithis families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Pithis families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Pithis's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Pithis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pithis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Pithis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pithis 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Pithis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pithis. For the veterans among your Pithis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pithis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1979, in the United States, Pithis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pithis in 1973 was 83, and 68 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pithis 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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