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Pitak Family History

Pitak 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: Patak, Ptak, Pita, Petak, Pak, Pick, Petek, Pink, Pilat, Peak

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Where is the Pitak family from?

You can see how Pitak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pitak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Pitak families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitak's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pitak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitak 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 Pitak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pitak. 56% of Pitak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pitak women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pitak were Miner and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Miner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Pitak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Pitak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitak 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Pitak. 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 100 military records available for the last name Pitak. For the veterans among your Pitak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pitak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pitak in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pitak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitak 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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