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Pythian Family History

Pythian 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: Lothian, Fithian, Cyprian, Rothman, Putman, Potvin, Yerian, Nathan

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Where is the Pythian family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pythian. 100% of Pythian women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pythian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Pythian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pythian 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Pythian. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pythian. For the veterans among your Pythian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pythian lifespan?

Average Pythian life expectancy in 1992 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pythian 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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