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Pitelen Family History

Pitelen 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: Pillen, Bielen, Pitzen, Pille, Eitel, Little, Pilley, Bieler, Vitale

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Where is the Pitelen family from?

You can see how Pitelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitelen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pitelen families living in Norfolk. This was about 64% of all the recorded Pitelen's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Pitelen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitelen 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 Pitelen 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 Pitelen. 100% of Pitelen men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Pitelen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pitelen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Pitelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitelen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pitelen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pitelen. For the veterans among your Pitelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitelen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitelen 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 Pitelen

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