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Pitchel Family History

Pitchel 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: Pitcher, Pischel, Mitchel, Kitchel, Gitchel, Pickel, Witcher, Michel

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Where is the Pitchel family from?

You can see how Pitchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitchel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pitchel families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pitchel families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pitchel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pitchel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitchel 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 132 census records available for the last name Pitchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitchel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Pitchel. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pitchel. For the veterans among your Pitchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitchel lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Pitchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pitchel in 1983 was 80, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitchel 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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