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Pitegoff Family History

Pitegoff 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: Potthoff, Puthoff, Niehoff, Petroff, Winecoff, Sieloff, Lithgow

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Pitegoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitegoff 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pitegoff. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Pitegoff. For the veterans among your Pitegoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitegoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Pitegoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pitegoff in 1967 was 60, and 54 in 2001.

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