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Bitzenhofer Family History

Bitzenhofer 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: Altenhofen, Butenhoff, Linkenhoker, Birkhofer, Ritzenthaler

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Where is the Bitzenhofer family from?

You can see how Bitzenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitzenhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bitzenhofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bitzenhofer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bitzenhofer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bitzenhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitzenhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Bitzenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitzenhofer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bitzenhofer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bitzenhofer. For the veterans among your Bitzenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitzenhofer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bitzenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bitzenhofer in 1969 was 58, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bitzenhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitzenhofer 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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