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Pitny Family History

Pitny 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: Pitney, Penny, Pino, Pink, Ping, Pinn, Pine, Pins, Witty, Pitta

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Where is the Pitny family from?

You can see how Pitny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pitny families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Pitny families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitny's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Pitny families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitny 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 50 census records available for the last name Pitny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitny 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pitny. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pitny. For the veterans among your Pitny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitny lifespan?

Average Pitny life expectancy in 1998 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitny 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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