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Kitzler Family History

Kitzler 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: Ritzler, Kittler, Kutzler, Ditzler, Kinzler, Sitzler, Kilzer, Pitzer

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Where is the Kitzler family from?

You can see how Kitzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitzler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kitzler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kitzler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kitzler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kitzler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kitzler 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 Kitzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kitzler. 78% of Kitzler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kitzler women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kitzler were Salesman and Laborer.

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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
    78%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Kitzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Kitzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitzler 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Kitzler. 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 207 military records available for the last name Kitzler. For the veterans among your Kitzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitzler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kitzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kitzler in 1963 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kitzler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kitzler 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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