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Pitchforth Family History

Pitchforth Surname Meaning

see Pitchford and compare Pickford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pitchforth family from?

You can see how Pitchforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitchforth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitchforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Pitchforth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Pitchforth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pitchforth families in 1891.
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What did your Pitchforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pitchforth. 34% of Pitchforth men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Pitchforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pitchforth were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Dairyman
    23%
  • Artist Painter instructor
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pitchforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitchforth 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Pitchforth. 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 210 military records available for the last name Pitchforth. For the veterans among your Pitchforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitchforth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Pitchforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pitchforth in 1971 was 86, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitchforth 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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