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Kittelsen Family History

Kittelsen 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: Kittelson, Ketelsen, Kitten, Kitterman, Kittel, Kittler, Mittelman

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Where is the Kittelsen family from?

You can see how Kittelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kittelsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kittelsen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kittelsen family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kittelsen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kittelsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kittelsen 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 Kittelsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kittelsen. 50% of Kittelsen men worked as a Labor and 100% of Kittelsen women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Kittelsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Kittelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kittelsen 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 Kittelsen. 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 84 military records available for the last name Kittelsen. For the veterans among your Kittelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kittelsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kittelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kittelsen in 1964 was 77, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kittelsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kittelsen 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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