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Bitters Family History

Bitters Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Bitter.

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


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Where is the Bitters family from?

You can see how Bitters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bitters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bitters families living in Warwickshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bitters's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bitters families in 1891.
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What did your Bitters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bitters. 100% of Bitters 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bitters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitters 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Bitters. 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 704 military records available for the last name Bitters. For the veterans among your Bitters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitters lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bitters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bitters in 1959 was 28, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitters 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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