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Pits Family History

Pits 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: Pins, Pitt, Pitz, Pita, Pies, Pitts, Pike, Vito, Pick, Pott

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Where is the Pits family from?

You can see how Pits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pits family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pits family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pits's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pits families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pits 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 Pits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pits. 47% of Pits men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pits 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Pits. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pits. For the veterans among your Pits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pits lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Pits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pits in 1977 was 81, and 88 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pits

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pits 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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