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Phitt Family History

Phitt 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: Plitt, Pitt, Hitt, Whitt, Pritt, Hutt, Hatt, Pott, White, Kitt

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Where is the Phitt family from?

You can see how Phitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Phitt family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Phitt's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Phitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phitt 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 51 census records available for the last name Phitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phitt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Phitt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Phitt. For the veterans among your Phitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phitt lifespan?

Average Phitt life expectancy in 1989 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phitt 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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