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Pitko Family History

Pitko 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: Witko, Petko, Vitko, Kitko, Sitko, Pike, Vito, Pick, Pinto, Ito

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Where is the Pitko family from?

You can see how Pitko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pitko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pitko families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pitko's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pitko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pitko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pitko. 43% of Pitko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pitko women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    43%
  • Cable Operator
    29%
  • Sailor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Pitko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Pitko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitko 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Pitko. 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 86 military records available for the last name Pitko. For the veterans among your Pitko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pitko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pitko in 1963 was 75, and 97 in 2004.

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