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Pittingill Family History

Pittingill Surname 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: Pettingill, Pettengill, Whittinghill, Pittinger, Pottinger, Gittinger

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Where is the Pittingill family from?

You can see how Pittingill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pittingill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pittingill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pittingill families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Pittingill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pittingill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pittingill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Pittingill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pittingill 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 Pittingill. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pittingill. For the veterans among your Pittingill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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