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Bitterlie Family History

Bitterlie 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, Satterlee, Bittel, Bierle

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Where is the Bitterlie family from?

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

What did your Bitterlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucking was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bitterlie. 100% of Bitterlie men worked as a Trucking.

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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

  • Trucking
    100%

What Bitterlie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Bitterlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitterlie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bitterlie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bitterlie. For the veterans among your Bitterlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitterlie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Bitterlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bitterlie in 1973 was 57, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitterlie 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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