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Biter Family History

Biter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Beiter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Biter family from?

You can see how Biter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Biter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Biter families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Biter's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Biter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biter 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 Biter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biter. 45% of Biter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Biter women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Biter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Biter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biter 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Biter. 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 529 military records available for the last name Biter. For the veterans among your Biter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biter lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Biter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Biter in 1955 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biter 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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