Kitchell Family History

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Kitchell Name Meaning

English: from Middle English kichel, a diminutive of kake ‘cake’, probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for a baker of small cakes of a kind given by godparents to their godchildren when they asked for a blessing.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mitchell, Kitchen, Satchell, Patchell, Witcher, Kidwell, Winchell

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Kitchell Family Origin

Where is the Kitchell family from?

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You can see how Kitchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kitchell families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Kitchell families living in Sussex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kitchell's in the UK. Sussex had the highest population of Kitchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kitchell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kitchell Family Occupations

What did your Kitchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bus Driver Cotting Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Kitchell. 4% of Kitchell men worked as a Bus Driver Cotting Clerk and 52% of Kitchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kitchell were Chauffeur (private) and Clerk To Sub Postmaster

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Bus Driver Cotting Clerk
    4%
  • Cashier senior Clerk
    4%
  • Certifield Mental Defective Gardener heavy Worker
    4%
  • Chauffeur (private)
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    52%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%
  • Housemaid
    7%
  • Clerk To Sub Postmaster
    4%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Kitchell Historical Records

What Kitchell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kitchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitchell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 695 immigration records available for the last name Kitchell. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kitchell. For the veterans among your Kitchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kitchell Life Expectancy

What is the average Kitchell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kitchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kitchell in 1957 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kitchell 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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