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Bitte Family History

Bitte 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: Bitter, Botte, Bitto, Witte, Bittel, Butte, Batte, Bittle, Butt

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Where is the Bitte family from?

You can see how Bitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bitte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bitte family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bitte's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Bitte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitte 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 Bitte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bitte. 67% of Bitte men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bitte women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Electrician
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Bitte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Bitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitte 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Bitte. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bitte. For the veterans among your Bitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitte lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Bitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bitte in 1966 was 87, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bitte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitte 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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