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Pitkis Family History

Pitkis 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: Pitkin, Pettis, Itkin, Pinks, Witkin, Pinkos, Vitkus, Pikus, Petkus

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Where is the Pitkis family from?

You can see how Pitkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitkis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitkis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pitkis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitkis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pitkis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Pitkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitkis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pitkis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pitkis. For the veterans among your Pitkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitkis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Pitkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pitkis in 1976 was 72, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitkis 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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