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Bitterlich Family History

Bitterlich 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: Dittrich, Dieterich, Wunderlich, Dietrich, Bitter, Belich, Betterley

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Where is the Bitterlich family from?

You can see how Bitterlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitterlich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bitterlich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bitterlich families living in Norfolk. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bitterlich's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Bitterlich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitterlich 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 Bitterlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bitterlich. 34% of Bitterlich men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Hosiery Knitter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Bitterlich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Bitterlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitterlich 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Bitterlich. 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 427 military records available for the last name Bitterlich. For the veterans among your Bitterlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitterlich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bitterlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bitterlich in 1964 was 74, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bitterlich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitterlich 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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