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Bittikofer Family History

Bittikofer 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: Butikofer, Bittinger, Bitter, Gittinger, Kittinger, Bettinger

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Where is the Bittikofer family from?

You can see how Bittikofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bittikofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bittikofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Bittikofer families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bittikofer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bittikofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bittikofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bittikofer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Bittikofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bittikofer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bittikofer. 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 170 military records available for the last name Bittikofer. For the veterans among your Bittikofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bittikofer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bittikofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bittikofer in 1963 was 86, and 84 in 2001.

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