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Pitzenbarger Family History

Pitzenbarger 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: Pitsenbarger, Litzenberger, Pittsenbarger, Katzenberger, Wattenbarger

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Where is the Pitzenbarger family from?

You can see how Pitzenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitzenbarger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pitzenbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Pitzenbarger families living in West Virginia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Pitzenbarger's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Pitzenbarger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitzenbarger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pitzenbarger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Pitzenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitzenbarger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pitzenbarger. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pitzenbarger. For the veterans among your Pitzenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitzenbarger lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Pitzenbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pitzenbarger in 1980 was 78, and 89 in 1998.

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