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Bistritz Family History

Bistritz 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: Britz, Strutz, Steitz, Tritz, Gitlitz, Streitz, Bistline, Strite

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Where is the Bistritz family from?

You can see how Bistritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bistritz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bistritz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bistritz families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bistritz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bistritz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bistritz 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 Bistritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bistritz. 100% of Bistritz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bistritz women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Bistritz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Bistritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistritz 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Bistritz. 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 62 military records available for the last name Bistritz. For the veterans among your Bistritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bistritz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bistritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bistritz in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bistritz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bistritz 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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