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Bitgood Family History

Bitgood 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: Bidgood, Bedgood, Bigwood, Airgood, Good, Osgood, Blood, Bigos

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Where is the Bitgood family from?

You can see how Bitgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitgood family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bitgood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Bitgood families living in Connecticut. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bitgood's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Bitgood families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitgood 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 Bitgood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bitgood. 28% of Bitgood men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bitgood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitgood 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bitgood. 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 223 military records available for the last name Bitgood. For the veterans among your Bitgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitgood lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bitgood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bitgood in 1962 was 44, and 24 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bitgood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitgood 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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