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Kitts Family History

Kitts Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kitt with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. Perhaps also an Americanized form of German Kitz.

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


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Where is the Kitts family from?

You can see how Kitts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kitts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 110 Kitts families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kitts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kitts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kitts 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 Kitts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kitts. 37% of Kitts men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Kitts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kitts were Journeyman Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    37%
  • Builders Labourer
    28%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Journeyman Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Kitts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitts 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kitts. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kitts. For the veterans among your Kitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitts lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kitts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kitts in 1943 was 31, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kitts 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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