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Pittas Family History

Pittas Surname Meaning

probably from pitta ‘flat bread’ used for a baker of such bread. perhaps a variant of Pittis.

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


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Where is the Pittas family from?

You can see how Pittas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pittas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pittas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pittas families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pittas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pittas families in 1891.
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What did your Pittas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Washer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pittas. 50% of Pittas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pittas women worked as a Washer.

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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
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Washer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Pittas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pittas 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Pittas. 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 86 military records available for the last name Pittas. For the veterans among your Pittas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pittas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pittas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pittas in 1958 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pittas 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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