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Kittleson Family History

Kittleson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Kittelsen (see Kittelson).

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


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Where is the Kittleson family from?

You can see how Kittleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kittleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kittleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Kittleson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kittleson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kittleson families in 1891.
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What did your Kittleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kittleson. 33% of Kittleson men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Kittleson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kittleson were Salesman and Farmer.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kittleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kittleson 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Kittleson. 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 Kittleson. For the veterans among your Kittleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kittleson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kittleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kittleson in 1960 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

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