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Kitton Family History

Kitton 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: Ditton, Litton, Mitton, Kilton, Fitton, Kitten, Kirton, Kinton

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Where is the Kitton family from?

You can see how Kitton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kitton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Kitton families living in Norfolk. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kitton's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Kitton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kitton 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 Kitton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kitton. 87% of Kitton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kitton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitton 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kitton. 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 101 military records available for the last name Kitton. For the veterans among your Kitton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitton lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Kitton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kitton in 1974 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kitton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kitton 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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