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Bitan Family History

Bitan 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: Bitar, Tan, Bean, Ban, Bryan, Titman, Balan, Qian, Bien, Lian

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Where is the Bitan family from?

You can see how Bitan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bitan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Bitan family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bitan's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Bitan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitan 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 44 census records available for the last name Bitan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitan 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Bitan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bitan. For the veterans among your Bitan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitan 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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