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Pitou Family History

Pitou 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: Picou, Vito, Pinto, Ito, Pino, Pico, Aiton, Tito, Picon, Situ

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitou 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 162 census records available for the last name Pitou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitou 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Pitou. 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 33 military records available for the last name Pitou. For the veterans among your Pitou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitou lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pitou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pitou in 1965 was 53, and 82 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitou 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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