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Pitel Family History

Pitel 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: Eitel, Patel, Piel, Pytel, Pinel, Pike, Kiel, Peter, Peel, Pate

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Where is the Pitel family from?

You can see how Pitel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Pitel families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Pitel's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Pitel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pitel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pitel. 100% of Pitel women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pitel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitel 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Pitel. 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 330 military records available for the last name Pitel. For the veterans among your Pitel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pitel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pitel in 1964 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pitel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitel 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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