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Pityer Family History

Pityer 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: Pitzer, Pitter, Pitner, Peter, Picker, Pinner, Pinter, Gitter, Putzer

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Where is the Pityer family from?

You can see how Pityer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pityer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pityer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pityer family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Pityer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pityer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pityer 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 77 census records available for the last name Pityer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pityer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pityer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pityer. For the veterans among your Pityer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pityer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Pityer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pityer in 1958 was 39, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pityer 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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