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Pitzing Family History

Pitzing 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: Pilling, Piening, Prinzing, Witting, Picking, Bitting, Witzig

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Where is the Pitzing family from?

You can see how Pitzing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitzing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitzing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pitzing families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitzing's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pitzing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitzing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pitzing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator Hosiery Mill was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pitzing. 100% of Pitzing women worked as an Operator Hosiery Mill. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator Hosiery Mill
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Pitzing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitzing 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pitzing. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pitzing. For the veterans among your Pitzing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitzing lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Pitzing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pitzing in 1969 was 72, and 82 in 1990.

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