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Kitay Family History

Kitay Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Polish kitaj or Ukrainian kitay ‘buckram’ or ‘canvas’

hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a linen trader or perhaps a nickname.

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


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Where is the Kitay family from?

You can see how Kitay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kitay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kitay families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kitay's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Kitay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kitay 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 Kitay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kitay. 28% of Kitay men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Kitay women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kitay were Metal Worker and Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Employer
    12%
  • Metal Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    67%
  • Typist
    34%

What Kitay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Kitay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitay 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Kitay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Kitay. For the veterans among your Kitay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kitay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kitay in 1962 was 67, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kitay 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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