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Pitka Family History

Pitka 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: Pitta, Nitka, Pita, Litka, Pike, Nitta, Pick, Lipka, Pink, Pitera

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Where is the Pitka family from?

You can see how Pitka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Pitka families living in Alaska. This was about 35% of all the recorded Pitka's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Pitka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pitka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trapper and Bead Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pitka. 67% of Pitka men worked as a Trapper and 100% of Pitka women worked as a Bead Worker. .

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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

  • Trapper
    67%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bead Worker
    100%
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What Pitka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Pitka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitka 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Pitka. 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 174 military records available for the last name Pitka. For the veterans among your Pitka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pitka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pitka in 1959 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

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