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Kitzis Family History

Kitzis 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: Hatzis, Kitz, Kitts, Kipnis, Witzig, Katzin, Kinzie, Sitzes, Litwin

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Where is the Kitzis family from?

You can see how Kitzis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitzis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kitzis families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kitzis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kitzis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kitzis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Kitzis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitzis 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Kitzis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kitzis. For the veterans among your Kitzis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitzis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kitzis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kitzis in 1971 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kitzis 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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