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Pitkeathly Family History

Pitkeathly Surname Meaning

from Pitkeathly in Dunbarney (Perths) itself from Scottish Gaelic pett ‘holding farm’ + personal name Cathal perhaps + a suffix -in.

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


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Where is the Pitkeathly family from?

You can see how Pitkeathly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitkeathly family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Pitkeathly families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 19 Pitkeathly families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitkeathly's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Pitkeathly families in 1841.
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What did your Pitkeathly ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pitkeathly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitkeathly 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Pitkeathly. 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 53 military records available for the last name Pitkeathly. For the veterans among your Pitkeathly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitkeathly lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Pitkeathly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pitkeathly in 1987 was 92, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitkeathly 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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