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Pitteroff Family History

Pitteroff 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, Potthoff, Fetterhoff, Fetterolf, Petroff, Pottorff, Pinter

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Where is the Pitteroff family from?

You can see how Pitteroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitteroff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitteroff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pitteroff family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitteroff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pitteroff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitteroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pitteroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pitteroff. 100% of Pitteroff men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Pitteroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitteroff 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pitteroff. 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 140 military records available for the last name Pitteroff. For the veterans among your Pitteroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitteroff lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Pitteroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pitteroff in 1978 was 56, and 76 in 1996.

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