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Pitsenbarger Family History

Pitsenbarger Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Bezzenberger: habitational name for someone from a place called Boizenburg in Mecklenburg.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pitsenbarger family from?

You can see how Pitsenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitsenbarger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitsenbarger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 37 Pitsenbarger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitsenbarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pitsenbarger families in 1880.
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What did your Pitsenbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pitsenbarger. 30% of Pitsenbarger 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Salesman
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pitsenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitsenbarger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pitsenbarger. 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 396 military records available for the last name Pitsenbarger. For the veterans among your Pitsenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitsenbarger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pitsenbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Pitsenbarger in 1960 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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