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Bitzel Family History

Bitzel 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: Bitzer, Ritzel, Bittel, Nitzel, Batzel, Mitzel, Ditzel, Beitzel

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Where is the Bitzel family from?

You can see how Bitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bitzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Bitzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bitzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bitzel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitzel 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 Bitzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Press Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bitzel. 27% of Bitzel men worked as a Truck Driver and 25% of Bitzel women worked as a Press Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bitzel were Helper and Waitress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Helper
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Bitzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Bitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitzel 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Bitzel. 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 261 military records available for the last name Bitzel. For the veterans among your Bitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitzel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bitzel in 1956 was 55, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bitzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitzel 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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