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Bitar Family History

Bitar Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Syria and Lebanon): from a personal name based on Arabic bayṭār ‘farrier veterinarian’.

It is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bitar family from?

You can see how Bitar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bitar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bitar families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bitar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bitar families in 1891.
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What did your Bitar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bitar. 100% of Bitar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Bitar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitar 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Bitar. 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 117 military records available for the last name Bitar. For the veterans among your Bitar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitar lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bitar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bitar in 1955 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitar 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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