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Bitterly Family History

Bitterly 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: Butterly, Sitterly, Betterly, Bitter, Bierly, Buttery, Betterley

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Where is the Bitterly family from?

You can see how Bitterly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitterly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bitterly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bitterly families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bitterly's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Bitterly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitterly 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 Bitterly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bitterly. 100% of Bitterly men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bitterly women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Bitterly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Bitterly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitterly 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Bitterly. 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 862 military records available for the last name Bitterly. For the veterans among your Bitterly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitterly lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Bitterly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bitterly in 1959 was 66, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bitterly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitterly 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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