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Pitto Family History

Pitto 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: Pinto, Pitta, Pitt, Bitto, Ditto, Kitto, Gitto, Pitti, Pitts, Nitta

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Where is the Pitto family from?

You can see how Pitto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pitto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Pitto families living in California. This was about 39% of all the recorded Pitto's in USA. California had the highest population of Pitto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitto 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 Pitto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pitto. 28% of Pitto men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Pitto women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pitto were Salesman and Laundress. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Laundress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pitto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitto 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Pitto. 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 145 military records available for the last name Pitto. For the veterans among your Pitto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitto lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pitto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pitto in 1967 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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