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Bitzer Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living near an enclosure (see Bitz ) or habitational name for someone from any of the places called Bitz (Bavaria Baden-Württemberg) or Bütz(e).

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


Similar surnames: Pitzer, Bitz, Ritzer, Bitter, Boozer, Binger, Netzer, Bieser, Mitter

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Where is the Bitzer family from?

You can see how Bitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bitzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Bitzer families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Bitzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bitzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bitzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bitzer. 60% of Bitzer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bitzer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bitzer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bitzer. For the veterans among your Bitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bitzer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bitzer in 1946 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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