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Bitterfeld Family History

Bitterfeld 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: Butterfield, Winterfeld, Biesterfeld, Battenfield, Bottenfield

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Where is the Bitterfeld family from?

You can see how Bitterfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitterfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bitterfeld family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bitterfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bitterfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitterfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Bitterfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitterfeld 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bitterfeld. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bitterfeld. For the veterans among your Bitterfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitterfeld lifespan?

Average Bitterfeld life expectancy in 2002 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitterfeld 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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