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Pitkethley Family History

Pitkethley 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: Pittsley, Tetley, Piehler, Pinkley, Keithley, Keathley, Kimberley

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Where is the Pitkethley family from?

You can see how Pitkethley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitkethley family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Pitkethley families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 3 Pitkethley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitkethley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pitkethley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitkethley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pitkethley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pitkethley. 100% of Pitkethley 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%

What Pitkethley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pitkethley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitkethley 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Pitkethley. 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 74 military records available for the last name Pitkethley. For the veterans among your Pitkethley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitkethley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pitkethley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pitkethley in 1965 was 74, and 80 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitkethley 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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