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Bitzan Family History

Bitzan 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: Titman, Bazan, Bitar, Bitz, Butzen, Butman, Bitton, Eitzen, Pitman

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Where is the Bitzan family from?

You can see how Bitzan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitzan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bitzan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Bitzan families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bitzan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bitzan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitzan 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 Bitzan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bitzan. 59% of Bitzan men worked as a Farm Work and 67% of Bitzan women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bitzan were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farm Work
    59%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Bitzan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Bitzan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitzan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bitzan. 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 123 military records available for the last name Bitzan. For the veterans among your Bitzan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitzan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bitzan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bitzan in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitzan 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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