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Bittan Family History

Bittan Name 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, Bittman, Mittan, Brittan, Nitta, Titman, Botten, Ditton

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Where is the Bittan family from?

You can see how Bittan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bittan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bittan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Bittan family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bittan's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Bittan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bittan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bittan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Bittan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bittan 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Bittan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Bittan. For the veterans among your Bittan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bittan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Bittan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bittan in 1964 was 61, and 79 in 2001.

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