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Kitty Family History

Kitty 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: Kitt, Witty, Kitay, Litty, Kitto, Kitts, Ditty, Kilty, Nitta, Chitty

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Where is the Kitty family from?

You can see how Kitty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kitty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kitty families living in Cornwall. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kitty's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Kitty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kitty 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 Kitty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kitty. 100% of Kitty 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%

What Kitty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kitty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitty 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Kitty. 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 458 military records available for the last name Kitty. For the veterans among your Kitty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kitty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kitty in 1964 was 71, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kitty 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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