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Pittar Family History

Pittar 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: Pitta, Pitter, Pittard, Pintar, Nitta, Pinter, Gitter, Mitter, Bitter

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Where is the Pittar family from?

You can see how Pittar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pittar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Pittar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Pittar families living in Cumberland. This was about 17% of all the recorded Pittar's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Pittar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pittar 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 Pittar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pittar. 80% of Pittar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

What Pittar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pittar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pittar 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Pittar. 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 41 military records available for the last name Pittar. For the veterans among your Pittar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pittar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Pittar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pittar in 1973 was 66, and 19 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pittar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pittar 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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