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Pitalo Family History

Pitalo 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: Vitale, Pilato, Palo, Vital, Picazo, Piano, Pizano, Pita, Pintado

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Where is the Pitalo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitalo 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 Pitalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pitalo. 100% of Pitalo men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Pitalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitalo 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Pitalo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Pitalo. For the veterans among your Pitalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitalo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Pitalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pitalo in 1970 was 63, and 70 in 2001.

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