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Bittenger Family History

Bittenger 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: Bittinger, Pittenger, Gittinger, Kittinger, Bettinger, Pittinger

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Where is the Bittenger family from?

You can see how Bittenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bittenger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bittenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Bittenger families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bittenger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bittenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bittenger 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 Bittenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bittenger. 34% of Bittenger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bittenger women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Labor
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bittenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Bittenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bittenger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bittenger. 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 49 military records available for the last name Bittenger. For the veterans among your Bittenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bittenger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Bittenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bittenger in 1967 was 53, and 56 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bittenger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bittenger 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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