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Bitmead Family History

Bitmead Surname Meaning

variant of Bidmead.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bitmead family from?

You can see how Bitmead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitmead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bitmead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Bitmead families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bitmead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bitmead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitmead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bitmead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer (assisting Father) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bitmead. 25% of Bitmead men worked as a Farmer (assisting Father) and 100% of Bitmead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer (assisting Father)
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter joiner
    25%
  • Postman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bitmead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bitmead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitmead 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Bitmead. 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 140 military records available for the last name Bitmead. For the veterans among your Bitmead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitmead lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Bitmead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bitmead in 1969 was 62, and 65 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitmead 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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