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Bitman Family History

Bitman 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: Titman, Butman, Pitman, Birman, Litman, Bittman, Witman, Bigman

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Where is the Bitman family from?

You can see how Bitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bitman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bitman family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bitman's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bitman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitman 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 Bitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bitman. 29% of Bitman men worked as a Farm Laborer and 25% of Bitman women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bitman were Shipping Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Bitman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitman 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Bitman. 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 94 military records available for the last name Bitman. For the veterans among your Bitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bitman in 1963 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bitman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitman 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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