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Kitter Family History

Kitter Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English kitter ‘maker or seller of tubs or milking pails’ a derivative of kitte ‘wooden pail; vessel made of hooped staves’.

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Kitter family from?

You can see how Kitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kitter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kitter families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kitter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kitter families in 1891.
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What did your Kitter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kitter. 100% of Kitter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitter 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Kitter. 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 338 military records available for the last name Kitter. For the veterans among your Kitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Kitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kitter in 1962 was 67, and 80 in 2001.

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