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Bittinger Family History

Bittinger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Pittinger. Altered form of German Büdinger (see Budinger).

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


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Where is the Bittinger family from?

You can see how Bittinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bittinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bittinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bittinger family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bittinger's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bittinger families in 1891.
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What did your Bittinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bittinger. 29% of Bittinger men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Bittinger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bittinger were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Bittinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bittinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bittinger 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Bittinger. 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 Bittinger. For the veterans among your Bittinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bittinger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bittinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bittinger in 1951 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bittinger 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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