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Kittinger Family History

Kittinger Surname Meaning

German: possibly from an ancient Germanic personal name with the initial element Gid- cognate with Old English gidd ‘song’.

Variant of Kettinger.

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


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Where is the Kittinger family from?

You can see how Kittinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kittinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kittinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kittinger families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kittinger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kittinger families in 1891.
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What did your Kittinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kittinger. 24% of Kittinger men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Kittinger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kittinger were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    40%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Kittinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kittinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kittinger 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Kittinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kittinger. For the veterans among your Kittinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kittinger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kittinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kittinger in 1952 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kittinger 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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