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Pitke Family History

Pitke 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: Pike, Pitre, Litke, Piske, Picker, Pille, Pick, Pate, Paske, Pink

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Where is the Pitke family from?

You can see how Pitke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pitke family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitke's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Pitke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Pitke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitke 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pitke. 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 92 military records available for the last name Pitke. For the veterans among your Pitke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Pitke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pitke in 1971 was 73, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitke 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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