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Pitterson Family History

Pitterson 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: Patterson, Petterson, Peterson, Catterson, Pierson, Otterson

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Where is the Pitterson family from?

You can see how Pitterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitterson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pitterson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Pitterson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitterson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pitterson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitterson 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 Pitterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pitterson. 44% of Pitterson men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Pitterson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pitterson were Farm Laborer and Domestic.

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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
    44%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stitcher
    15%
  • Domestic
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pitterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitterson 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Pitterson. 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 136 military records available for the last name Pitterson. For the veterans among your Pitterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitterson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Pitterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pitterson in 1971 was 76, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitterson 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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