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Pitra Family History

Pitra 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: Pitera, Pitta, Pitre, Petra, Mitra, Pita, Poitra, Nitta, Mira, Mitro

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Where is the Pitra family from?

You can see how Pitra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pitra family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitra's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pitra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitra 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 Pitra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pitra. 34% of Pitra men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    14%

What Pitra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Pitra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitra 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Pitra. 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 176 military records available for the last name Pitra. For the veterans among your Pitra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitra lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Pitra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pitra in 1948 was 35, and 55 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pitra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitra 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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