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Kitzman Family History

Kitzman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kitzmann or Kietzmann.

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


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Where is the Kitzman family from?

You can see how Kitzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitzman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kitzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kitzman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kitzman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kitzman families in 1911.
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What did your Kitzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kitzman. 49% of Kitzman men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Kitzman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kitzman were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Kitzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kitzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitzman 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Kitzman. 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 863 military records available for the last name Kitzman. For the veterans among your Kitzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitzman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kitzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kitzman in 1952 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kitzman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kitzman 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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