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Phitts Family History

Phitts 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: Pritts, Pitts, Chitty, Pitta, Points, Mitts, Plitt, Shirts, Pitt

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Where is the Phitts family from?

You can see how Phitts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phitts family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Phitts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Phitts family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Phitts's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Phitts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phitts 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 99 census records available for the last name Phitts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phitts 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Phitts. 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 12 military records available for the last name Phitts. For the veterans among your Phitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phitts lifespan?

Average Phitts life expectancy in 2003 was 85 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 Phitts 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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