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Pitelka Family History

Pitelka 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: Pitera, Patella, Popelka, Pelka, Piela, Peterka, Vitela, Pavelka

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Where is the Pitelka family from?

You can see how Pitelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitelka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitelka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Pitelka families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitelka's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Pitelka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitelka 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 Pitelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pitelka. 100% of Pitelka men worked as a Plasterer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plasterer
    100%

What Pitelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Pitelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitelka 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Pitelka. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pitelka. For the veterans among your Pitelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitelka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pitelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pitelka in 1965 was 76, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pitelka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitelka 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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