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Pitus Family History

Pitus 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: Titus, Pikus, Pitts, Prus, Pins, Matus, Mikus, Situ, Pitta, Paus

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Where is the Pitus family from?

You can see how Pitus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pitus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Pitus families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitus's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Pitus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitus 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 Pitus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pitus. 100% of Pitus men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Pitus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitus 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pitus. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pitus. For the veterans among your Pitus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pitus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pitus in 1965 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitus 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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