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Bitow Family History

Bitow 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: Bilow, Bow, Vito, Ito, Brow, Bator, Bilton, Bitar, Aiton, Bitz

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Where is the Bitow family from?

You can see how Bitow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bitow family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bitow's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bitow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitow 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 40 census records available for the last name Bitow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitow 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Bitow. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bitow. For the veterans among your Bitow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Bitow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bitow in 1966 was 76, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitow 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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