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Picthall Family History

Picthall 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: Michael, Southall, Minshall, Parshall, Lighthall, Schall, Birchall

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Where is the Picthall family from?

You can see how Picthall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Picthall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Picthall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Picthall families living in Lancashire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Picthall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Picthall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Picthall 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 Picthall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Picthall. 85% of Picthall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Confectioner Retired
    16%

What Picthall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Picthall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picthall 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Picthall. 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 25 military records available for the last name Picthall. For the veterans among your Picthall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picthall lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Picthall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Picthall in 1959 was 58, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Picthall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Picthall 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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