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Pitrowski Family History

Pitrowski 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: Petrowski, Piotrowski, Pietrowski, Ostrowski, Wiatrowski, Witowski

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Where is the Pitrowski family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pitrowski. 47% of Pitrowski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pitrowski women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pitrowski were Fireman and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Assembler
    16%
  • Fireman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Pitrowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Pitrowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitrowski 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Pitrowski. 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 93 military records available for the last name Pitrowski. For the veterans among your Pitrowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitrowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pitrowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pitrowski in 1966 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitrowski 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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