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Pitris Family History

Pitris 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: Paris, Idris, Pettis, Pitre, Petrus, Petras, Petri, Mitri, Petrin

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Where is the Pitris family from?

You can see how Pitris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pitris family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pitris's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Pitris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitris 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 54 census records available for the last name Pitris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitris 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pitris. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pitris. For the veterans among your Pitris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitris lifespan?

Average Pitris life expectancy in 1972 was 89 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 Pitris 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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