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Pitchett Family History

Pitchett 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: Pritchett, Patchett, Fitchett, Pitcher, Pichette, Hatchett, Pickett

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Where is the Pitchett family from?

You can see how Pitchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitchett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pitchett families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pitchett family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pitchett's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Pitchett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Pitchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitchett 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pitchett. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pitchett. For the veterans among your Pitchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitchett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitchett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pitchett

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