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Bitson Family History

Bitson 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: Bisson, Bitton, Hitson, Betson, Kitson, Ritson, Bilson, Batson

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Where is the Bitson family from?

You can see how Bitson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bitson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bitson family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bitson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Bitson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitson 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 Bitson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bitson. 100% of Bitson men worked as a Bricklayer.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Bitson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitson 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Bitson. 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 116 military records available for the last name Bitson. For the veterans among your Bitson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Bitson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bitson in 1952 was 57, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitson 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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