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Pittgen Family History

Pittgen 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: Kitten, Pitter, Pittman, Patten, Wiltgen, Pittner, Pittser, Pittmon

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Where is the Pittgen family from?

You can see how Pittgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pittgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pittgen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pittgen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pittgen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pittgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Pittgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pittgen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pittgen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pittgen. For the veterans among your Pittgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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