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Bittker Family History

Bittker 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, Bittner, Bicker, Butter, Gitter, Mitter, Better, Bitler

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Where is the Bittker family from?

You can see how Bittker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bittker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bittker families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bittker's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Bittker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bittker 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 Bittker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Milkman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bittker. 34% of Bittker men worked as a Milkman and 100% of Bittker women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Milkman
    34%
  • Merchant
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Bittker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Bittker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bittker 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bittker. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bittker. For the veterans among your Bittker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bittker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bittker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bittker in 1967 was 73, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bittker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bittker 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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