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Kaitz Family History

Kaitz Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Kaitz family from?

You can see how Kaitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kaitz family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaitz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kaitz families in 1880.
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What did your Kaitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaitz. 27% of Kaitz men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Kaitz women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaitz were Painter and Beautician.

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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

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    34%
  • Beauty Operator
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Beautician
    23%

What Kaitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Kaitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaitz 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Kaitz. 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 200 military records available for the last name Kaitz. For the veterans among your Kaitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaitz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kaitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kaitz in 1961 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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