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Pitsley Family History

Pitsley 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: Pittsley, Parsley, Pilley, Nissley, Insley, Pasley, Sisley, Kinsley

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Where is the Pitsley family from?

You can see how Pitsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitsley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Pitsley families living in New York. This was about 51% of all the recorded Pitsley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pitsley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitsley 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 Pitsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Woodcutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pitsley. 100% of Pitsley men worked as a Woodcutter.

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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

  • Woodcutter
    100%

What Pitsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Pitsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitsley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pitsley. 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 106 military records available for the last name Pitsley. For the veterans among your Pitsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitsley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Pitsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pitsley in 1967 was 70, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pitsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitsley 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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