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Pittel Family History

Pittel 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: Tittel, Pitter, Kittel, Mittel, Rittel, Bittel, Zittel, Littel, Eitel

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Where is the Pittel family from?

You can see how Pittel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pittel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pittel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Pittel families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pittel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pittel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pittel 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 Pittel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pittel. 100% of Pittel men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Pittel 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pittel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pittel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pittel 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Pittel. 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 509 military records available for the last name Pittel. For the veterans among your Pittel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pittel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pittel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pittel in 1964 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pittel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pittel 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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