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Bitker Family History

Bitker 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: Bicker, Bitter, Bitler, Bither, Bitzer, Bieker, Betker, Bitner, Biter

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Where is the Bitker family from?

You can see how Bitker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bitker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bitker family living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bitker's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bitker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitker 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 Bitker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bitker. 54% of Bitker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bitker women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    54%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Box Maker
    16%
  • Waiter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Bitker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Bitker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitker 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Bitker. 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 118 military records available for the last name Bitker. For the veterans among your Bitker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bitker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bitker in 1965 was 57, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bitker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitker 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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