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Pitcairn Family History

Pitcairn Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from a place so called in Fife of Pictish-Gaelic origin.

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


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Where is the Pitcairn family from?

You can see how Pitcairn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitcairn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pitcairn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 15 Pitcairn families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pitcairn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pitcairn families in 1891.
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What did your Pitcairn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pitcairn. 80% of Pitcairn 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
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pitcairn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitcairn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pitcairn. 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 885 military records available for the last name Pitcairn. For the veterans among your Pitcairn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitcairn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pitcairn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pitcairn in 1960 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitcairn 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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