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Bitell Family History

Bitell 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: Bithell, Bell, Eitel, Bill, Bissell, Tell, Wivell, Stell, Bothell

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Where is the Bitell family from?

You can see how Bitell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bitell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bitell families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bitell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bitell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitell 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 63 census records available for the last name Bitell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bitell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bitell. For the veterans among your Bitell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Bitell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bitell in 1972 was 54, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitell 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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