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Pittner Family History

Pittner Surname Meaning

South German (Bavaria Austria): variant of Bittner. This surname is also found in Czechia Slovakia Hungary and Poland.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pittner family from?

You can see how Pittner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pittner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pittner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pittner families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pittner's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Pittner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pittner 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 Pittner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pittner. 24% of Pittner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pittner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pittner were Weaver and Operator Sewing.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Weaver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Operator Sewing
    25%

What Pittner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pittner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pittner 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 702 immigration records available for the last name Pittner. 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 974 military records available for the last name Pittner. For the veterans among your Pittner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pittner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pittner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pittner in 1963 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pittner 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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