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Bitsch Family History

Bitsch 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: Britsch, Nitsch, Betsch, Ditsch, Botsch, Butsch, Mitsch, Bisch

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Where is the Bitsch family from?

You can see how Bitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bitsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bitsch families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bitsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bitsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitsch 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 279 census records available for the last name Bitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitsch 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Bitsch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bitsch. For the veterans among your Bitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitsch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bitsch in 1966 was 91, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitsch 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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