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Pittam Family History

Pittam Surname Meaning

probably an altered pronunciation of Pitton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pittam family from?

You can see how Pittam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pittam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pittam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 135 Pittam families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pittam's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Pittam families in 1891.
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What did your Pittam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pittam. 14% of Pittam men worked as a Farm Labourer and 82% of Pittam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pittam were Old Age Pensioner and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Lorry Driver
    14%
  • Farm Worker Retired
    10%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pittam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pittam 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Pittam. 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 564 military records available for the last name Pittam. For the veterans among your Pittam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pittam lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pittam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pittam in 1954 was 41, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pittam 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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