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Kittner Family History

Kittner Surname Meaning

German: Silesian variant of Küttner (see Kuttner).

East German: patronymic historically more common in Silesia than elsewhere derived from the personal name Kittan, a Germanized form of Kitan, Sorbian vernacular equivalent of Christian.

German: variant of Kettner.

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


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Where is the Kittner family from?

You can see how Kittner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kittner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kittner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kittner families living in Sussex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kittner's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kittner families in 1891.
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What did your Kittner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kittner. 100% of Kittner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kittner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kittner 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 770 immigration records available for the last name Kittner. 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 625 military records available for the last name Kittner. For the veterans among your Kittner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kittner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kittner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kittner in 1953 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kittner 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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