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Pitcaithley Family History

Pitcaithley Name 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: Pittsley, Pashley, Pitcher, Richley, Pichler, Paisley, Ritchey

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Where is the Pitcaithley family from?

You can see how Pitcaithley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitcaithley family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Pitcaithley families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Pitcaithley family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitcaithley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Pitcaithley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitcaithley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pitcaithley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pitcaithley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Pitcaithley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitcaithley 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pitcaithley. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pitcaithley. For the veterans among your Pitcaithley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitcaithley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Pitcaithley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pitcaithley in 1971 was 59, and 76 in 1997.

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