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Bithell Family History

Bithell Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Bethel.

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


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Where is the Bithell family from?

You can see how Bithell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bithell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bithell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Bithell families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bithell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bithell families in 1911.
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What did your Bithell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, General was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bithell. 100% of Bithell women worked as a General.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • General
    100%

What Bithell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bithell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bithell 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Bithell. 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 580 military records available for the last name Bithell. For the veterans among your Bithell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bithell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bithell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bithell in 1964 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bithell 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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