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Beitter Family History

Beitter 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: Bitter, Better, Reitter, Beiter, Beitler, Seitter, Setter, Butter

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Where is the Beitter family from?

You can see how Beitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beitter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beitter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Beitter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Beitter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beitter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beitter 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 331 census records available for the last name Beitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beitter 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Beitter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Beitter. For the veterans among your Beitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beitter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Beitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Beitter in 1967 was 86, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beitter 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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