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Pitterle Family History

Pitterle 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: Pitter, Sitterly, Dieterle, Little, Pinter, Gitter, Spittle, Mitter

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Where is the Pitterle family from?

You can see how Pitterle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitterle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pitterle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pitterle families living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pitterle's in USA. South Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Pitterle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitterle 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 Pitterle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pitterle. 60% of Pitterle men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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What Pitterle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Pitterle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitterle 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Pitterle. 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 41 military records available for the last name Pitterle. For the veterans among your Pitterle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitterle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pitterle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pitterle in 1962 was 87, and 70 in 2003.

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