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Bitterle Family History

Bitterle 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, Betterley, Butterly, Sitterly, Bittel, Bierle, Dieterle

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Where is the Bitterle family from?

You can see how Bitterle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitterle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bitterle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bitterle families living in Kansas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bitterle's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bitterle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Bitterle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitterle 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Bitterle. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bitterle. For the veterans among your Bitterle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitterle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bitterle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bitterle in 1965 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitterle 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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