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Pitzner Family History

Pitzner 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: Pitzer, Fitzner, Patzner, Mitzner, Spitzner, Pittner, Pitner, Pinner

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Where is the Pitzner family from?

You can see how Pitzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitzner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitzner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Pitzner family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitzner's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pitzner families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitzner 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 Pitzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pitzner. 22% of Pitzner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pitzner women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pitzner were Plumber and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Plumber
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Pitzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Pitzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitzner 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Pitzner. 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 134 military records available for the last name Pitzner. For the veterans among your Pitzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitzner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pitzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pitzner in 1964 was 69, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitzner 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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