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Pitray Family History

Pitray 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, Pray, Pitta, Pitre, Petra, Petras, Mitra, Viray, Pitney, Pita

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Where is the Pitray family from?

You can see how Pitray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitray family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pitray families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitray's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pitray families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitray 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 344 census records available for the last name Pitray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitray 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Pitray. 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 Pitray. For the veterans among your Pitray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitray lifespan?

Average Pitray life expectancy in 1971 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitray 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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