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Kittilsen Family History

Kittilsen 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: Kittelson, Kitten, Kittinger, Kittler, Ketelsen, Kittle, Kittleson

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Where is the Kittilsen family from?

You can see how Kittilsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kittilsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kittilsen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kittilsen family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kittilsen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kittilsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kittilsen 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 166 census records available for the last name Kittilsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kittilsen 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Kittilsen. 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 99 military records available for the last name Kittilsen. For the veterans among your Kittilsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kittilsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Kittilsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kittilsen in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kittilsen 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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