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Pitkoff Family History

Pitkoff 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: Puthoff, Minkoff, Petroff, Wikoff, Koff, Potthoff, Stoff, Osthoff

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Where is the Pitkoff family from?

You can see how Pitkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitkoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pitkoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pitkoff family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pitkoff's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Pitkoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitkoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pitkoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pitkoff. 50% of Pitkoff men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Pitkoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Pitkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitkoff 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Pitkoff. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pitkoff. For the veterans among your Pitkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitkoff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Pitkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pitkoff in 1972 was 66, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitkoff 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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