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Bittens Family History

Bittens 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: Gittens, Bitters, Botten, Bitter, Kitten, Bitton, Butters, Betten

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Where is the Bittens family from?

You can see how Bittens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bittens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bittens families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bittens family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bittens's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bittens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Bittens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bittens 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bittens. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bittens. For the veterans among your Bittens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bittens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Bittens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bittens in 1963 was 72, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bittens 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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