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Bitterli Family History

Bitterli 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, Butterly, Sitterly, Bittel, Betterly, Bitters, Butter, Gitter

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Where is the Bitterli family from?

You can see how Bitterli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitterli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bitterli families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bitterli families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bitterli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bitterli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitterli 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 Bitterli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bitterli. 50% of Bitterli men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Fireman
    50%

What Bitterli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Bitterli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitterli 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Bitterli. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bitterli. For the veterans among your Bitterli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitterli lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Bitterli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bitterli in 1969 was 84, and 59 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitterli 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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