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Pitzinger Family History

Pitzinger 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: Pittinger, Kitzinger, Ritzinger, Litzinger, Pottinger, Gittinger

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Where is the Pitzinger family from?

You can see how Pitzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitzinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitzinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pitzinger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitzinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pitzinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitzinger 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 143 census records available for the last name Pitzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitzinger 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Pitzinger. 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 159 military records available for the last name Pitzinger. For the veterans among your Pitzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitzinger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Pitzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pitzinger in 1971 was 61, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitzinger 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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