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Bittern Family History

Bittern 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, Bitters, Botten, Butter, Gitter, Mitter, Better, Bitler

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Where is the Bittern family from?

You can see how Bittern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bittern family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bittern families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 9 Bittern families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bittern's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bittern families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bittern 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 Bittern ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bittern. 100% of Bittern men worked as a Trapper.

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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 1921

  • Trapper
    100%

What Bittern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Bittern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bittern 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Bittern. 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 Bittern. For the veterans among your Bittern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bittern lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Bittern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bittern in 1981 was 69, and 90 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bittern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bittern 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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