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Bittin Family History

Bittin 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: Bitton, Bettin, Bitting, Battin, Brittin, Litwin, Botten, Ditton

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Where is the Bittin family from?

You can see how Bittin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bittin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bittin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bittin families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bittin's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bittin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bittin 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 Bittin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Bittin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Bittin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bittin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bittin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bittin. For the veterans among your Bittin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bittin lifespan?

Average Bittin life expectancy in 2000 was 22 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bittin 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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