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Pitsch Family History

Pitsch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Pietsch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pitsch family from?

You can see how Pitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pitsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pitsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Pitsch families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pitsch's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pitsch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pitsch 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 Pitsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pitsch. 36% of Pitsch men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pitsch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pitsch were Manager and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

What Pitsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pitsch 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Pitsch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Pitsch. For the veterans among your Pitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pitsch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pitsch in 1956 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pitsch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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