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Pietsch Family History

Pietsch Surname Meaning

German: from a Slavic-influenced (see 2 below) pet form of the personal name Peter. Compare Petsch.

Germanized form of Sorbian Pěč and Pětš: from the personal name Upper Sorbian Pěč Lower Sorbian Pětš (vernacular) equivalents of Peter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pietsch family from?

You can see how Pietsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pietsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pietsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Pietsch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pietsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pietsch families in 1891.
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What did your Pietsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pietsch. 28% of Pietsch men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Pietsch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pietsch were Clerk and 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Operator
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pietsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pietsch 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Pietsch. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Pietsch. For the veterans among your Pietsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pietsch lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Pietsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pietsch in 1947 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

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