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Pitler Family History

Pitler 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: Pitzer, Bitler, Pitter, Piller, Sitler, Spitler, Pitner, Pixler

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Where is the Pitler family from?

You can see how Pitler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pitler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pitler families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pitler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pitler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitler 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 Pitler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pitler. 43% of Pitler men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Pitler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pitler were Bakery Salesman and Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Bakery Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Sales Clerk
    50%

What Pitler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Pitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitler 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Pitler. 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 135 military records available for the last name Pitler. For the veterans among your Pitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pitler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pitler in 1963 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitler 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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