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Bitter Family History

Bitter Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: from Dutch or German bitter ‘harsh bitter’ hence a nickname for a sour embittered or severe person.

German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German bitten ‘to bid’ hence a nickname or occupational name for a bidder broker the municipal alms collector or a suitor.

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Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bitter family from?

You can see how Bitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bitter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bitter families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bitter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bitter families in 1891.
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What did your Bitter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bitter. 100% of Bitter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Bitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitter 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bitter. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Bitter. For the veterans among your Bitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bitter in 1958 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitter 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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