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Bittke Family History

Bittke 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: Wittke, Buttke, Bittle, Little, Bitter, Battle, Botte, Bielke, Birke

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Where is the Bittke family from?

You can see how Bittke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bittke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bittke families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bittke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bittke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bittke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bittke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bittke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Bittke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bittke 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Bittke. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bittke. For the veterans among your Bittke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bittke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Bittke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bittke in 1971 was 69, and 78 in 2000.

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