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Pitford Family History

Pitford 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: Pigford, Winford, Milford, Gifford, Pafford, Lipford, Linford

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Where is the Pitford family from?

You can see how Pitford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pitford families living in Worcestershire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Pitford's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Pitford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitford 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 Pitford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pitford. 100% of Pitford 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pitford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Pitford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitford 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pitford. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pitford. For the veterans among your Pitford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Pitford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pitford in 1963 was 48, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitford 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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