Bitz Family History

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Bitz Name Meaning

probably from a topographic name for someone living near an enclosure, i.e. a fenced plot such as an orchard, from Middle High German bizune ‘enclosure’. habitational name from a place named with this word, in particular one near Balingen, Württemberg. Americanized spelling of Bütz(e) (see Butz 2).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Butz, Beitz, Britz, Fitz, Bitzer, Sitz, Biltz, Kitz, Abitz, Pitz

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Bitz Family Origin

Where is the Bitz family from?

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You can see how Bitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bitz families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Bitz families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bitz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bitz families in 1911.
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Bitz Family Occupations

What did your Bitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Bitz family was Saloon Keeper. The most common Bitz occupation in the USA was Farmer. 29% of Bitz's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bitz.

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  • Farmer

    29%

  • Laborer

    10%

  • Keeping House

    4%

  • Saloon Keeper

    4%

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

Bitz Historical Records

What Bitz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bitz. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bitz. For the veterans among your Bitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bitz Life Expectancy

What is the average Bitz lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bitz in 1946 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bitz 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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