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Kittelson Family History

Kittelson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Kittelsen: patronymic from the personal name Kittel from Old Norse Ketill from ketill ‘sacrificial cauldron helmet’.

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


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Where is the Kittelson family from?

You can see how Kittelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kittelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kittelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 81 Kittelson families living in Minnesota. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kittelson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kittelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kittelson 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 Kittelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kittelson. 43% of Kittelson men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Kittelson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kittelson were Farm Operator and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Librarian
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Kittelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kittelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kittelson 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Kittelson. 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 709 military records available for the last name Kittelson. For the veterans among your Kittelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kittelson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kittelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kittelson in 1957 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kittelson 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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