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Pittser Family History

Pittser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Pitzer Bitzer or Pfitzer.

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


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Where is the Pittser family from?

You can see how Pittser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pittser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pittser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Pittser families living in Berkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Pittser's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Pittser families in 1891.
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What did your Pittser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pittser. 67% of Pittser 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pittser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pittser 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pittser. 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 205 military records available for the last name Pittser. For the veterans among your Pittser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pittser lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pittser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pittser in 1956 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pittser 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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