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Pittle Family History

Pittle 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: Little, Spittle, Kittle, Pottle, Hittle, Tittle, Rittle, Pirtle

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Where is the Pittle family from?

You can see how Pittle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pittle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pittle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Pittle families living in Texas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pittle's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pittle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pittle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pittle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pittle. 28% of Pittle men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Pittle women worked as a Typing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pittle were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typing
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pittle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pittle 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Pittle. 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 82 military records available for the last name Pittle. For the veterans among your Pittle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pittle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pittle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pittle in 1964 was 62, and 56 in 2003.

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