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Pitanell Family History

Pitanell 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: Pinell, Pinnell, Parnell, Tinnell, Bicknell, Mitchell, Kitchell

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Where is the Pitanell family from?

You can see how Pitanell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitanell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pitanell family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitanell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pitanell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitanell 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 5 census records available for the last name Pitanell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitanell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pitanell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pitanell. For the veterans among your Pitanell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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