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Bitterman Family History

Bitterman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bittermann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bitterman family from?

You can see how Bitterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitterman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bitterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bitterman families living in Berkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bitterman's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Bitterman families in 1891.
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What did your Bitterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bitterman. 100% of Bitterman men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 50% of Bitterman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Shorthand Typist
    50%

What Bitterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bitterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitterman 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Bitterman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bitterman. For the veterans among your Bitterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitterman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bitterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bitterman in 1951 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bitterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitterman 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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