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Pitell Family History

Pitell 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: Pinell, Eitel, Tell, Pitera, Pell, Patel, Wivell, Patella, Stell

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Where is the Pitell family from?

You can see how Pitell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pitell families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pitell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pitell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pitell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Pitell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitell 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pitell. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pitell. For the veterans among your Pitell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pitell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pitell in 1966 was 72, and 74 in 2002.

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