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Bita Family History

Bita 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: Bitar, Bitz, Bina, Kita, Bata, Mita, Rita, Vita, Sita, Pita

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Where is the Bita family from?

You can see how Bita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bita family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bita families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bita's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bita families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bita. 50% of Bita men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bita women worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Herder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Bita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Bita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bita 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Bita. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Bita. For the veterans among your Bita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bita lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Bita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bita in 1972 was 81, and 79 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bita 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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