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Pithey Family History

Pithey 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: Pitney, Withey, Pilley, Pitcher, Richey, Pitzer, Smithey, Pitter

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Where is the Pithey family from?

You can see how Pithey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pithey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pithey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Pithey families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pithey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pithey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pithey 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 Pithey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pithey. 100% of Pithey 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 Pithey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Pithey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pithey 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Pithey. 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 50 military records available for the last name Pithey. For the veterans among your Pithey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pithey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Pithey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pithey in 1972 was 70, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pithey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pithey 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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