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Pitas Family History

Pitas 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: Pita, Pitts, Vilas, Minas, Pilat, Livas, Kotas, Bitar, Panas, Milas

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Where is the Pitas family from?

You can see how Pitas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pitas families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pitas's in USA. California had the highest population of Pitas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitas 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 153 census records available for the last name Pitas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitas 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Pitas. 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 88 military records available for the last name Pitas. For the veterans among your Pitas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitas lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Pitas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pitas in 1950 was 52, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitas 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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