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Pitterman Family History

Pitterman 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: Kitterman, Putterman, Bitterman, Letterman, Batterman, Pittman

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Where is the Pitterman family from?

You can see how Pitterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitterman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pitterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pitterman family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitterman's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Pitterman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitterman 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 Pitterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pitterman. 50% of Pitterman men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Pitterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Pitterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitterman 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Pitterman. 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 85 military records available for the last name Pitterman. For the veterans among your Pitterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitterman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Pitterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pitterman in 1971 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pitterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitterman 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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