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Bitsche Family History

Bitsche 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: Nitsche, Biscoe, Britsch, Mitschke, Bieschke, Nitsch, Brutsche

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Where is the Bitsche family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitsche 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 Bitsche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bitsche. 100% of Bitsche men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Bitsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitsche 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bitsche. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bitsche. For the veterans among your Bitsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitsche lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Bitsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bitsche in 1965 was 83, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitsche 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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