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Kittell Family History

Kittell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kettle. Americanized form of German Kittel.

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


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Where is the Kittell family from?

You can see how Kittell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kittell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kittell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kittell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kittell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kittell families in 1891.
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What did your Kittell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor cycle Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kittell. 100% of Kittell men worked as a Motor cycle Mechanic.

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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

  • Motor cycle Mechanic
    100%

What Kittell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kittell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kittell 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Kittell. 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 801 military records available for the last name Kittell. For the veterans among your Kittell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kittell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kittell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kittell in 1945 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kittell 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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