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Bith Family History

Bith 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: Bath, Bitz, Beth, With, Buth, Bish, Beith, Both, Birth, Butt

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Where is the Bith family from?

You can see how Bith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bith family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bith families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bith families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bith's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Bith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bith 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 278 census records available for the last name Bith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bith 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Bith. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bith. For the veterans among your Bith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bith lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bith 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bith

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