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Pitten Family History

Pitten Surname Meaning

see Pitton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Pitten family from?

You can see how Pitten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pitten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pitten family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pitten's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Pitten families in 1891.
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What did your Pitten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pitten. 100% of Pitten 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Pitten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitten 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Pitten. 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 Pitten. For the veterans among your Pitten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitten lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Pitten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pitten in 1974 was 73, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitten 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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