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Pitsinger Family History

Pitsinger 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: Pittinger, Pottinger, Possinger, Gittinger, Pettinger, Kissinger

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Where is the Pitsinger family from?

You can see how Pitsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitsinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Pitsinger families living in Maryland. This was about 34% of all the recorded Pitsinger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pitsinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitsinger 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 Pitsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pitsinger. 34% of Pitsinger men worked as a Farm Hand and 34% of Pitsinger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pitsinger were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Pitsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Pitsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitsinger 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 Pitsinger. 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 164 military records available for the last name Pitsinger. For the veterans among your Pitsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitsinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pitsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pitsinger in 1960 was 64, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pitsinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitsinger 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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