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Pittsley Family History

Pittsley Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Pitzler an occupational name for a mender of clothes or cobbler from an agent derivative of dialect bizlen ‘to bite off a little’; or an altered form of Bitzle an Alemannic form of Butz.

A short form of Burkhardt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pittsley family from?

You can see how Pittsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pittsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pittsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Pittsley families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pittsley's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pittsley families in 1891.
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What did your Pittsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pittsley. 50% of Pittsley men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Pittsley women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pittsley were Clerk and Stitcher.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Stitcher
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pittsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pittsley 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pittsley. 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 664 military records available for the last name Pittsley. For the veterans among your Pittsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pittsley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pittsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pittsley in 1954 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pittsley 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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