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Pitha Family History

Pitha 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: Pitta, Pita, Picha, Nitta, Witham, Pitera, Pich, Pica, Pisa, Pinta

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Where is the Pitha family from?

You can see how Pitha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitha family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pitha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Pitha families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitha's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Pitha families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitha 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 Pitha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pitha. 34% of Pitha men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    34%
  • Huntingtrap
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Pitha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Pitha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitha 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Pitha. 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 216 military records available for the last name Pitha. For the veterans among your Pitha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitha lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pitha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pitha in 1965 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pitha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitha 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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