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Pitrella Family History

Pitrella 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: Petrella, Estrella, Patella, Parella, Perella, Petrelli, Citarella

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Where is the Pitrella family from?

You can see how Pitrella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitrella family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Pitrella families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Pitrella families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitrella's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pitrella families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitrella 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 61 census records available for the last name Pitrella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitrella 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pitrella. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pitrella. For the veterans among your Pitrella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitrella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pitrella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pitrella in 1966 was 90, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitrella 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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