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Bitterolf Family History

Bitterolf 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: Fetterolf, Bitter, Butterly, Sitterly, Litteral, Dierolf, Bittel

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Where is the Bitterolf family from?

You can see how Bitterolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitterolf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bitterolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bitterolf families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Bitterolf's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bitterolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitterolf 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 Bitterolf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Book Binder
    100%

What Bitterolf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Bitterolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitterolf 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bitterolf. 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 75 military records available for the last name Bitterolf. For the veterans among your Bitterolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitterolf lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Bitterolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bitterolf in 1972 was 82, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bitterolf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitterolf 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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