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Kittson Family History

Kittson Name 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: Kitson, Ditton, Litton, Mitton, Kilton, Fitton, Kitten, Kirton

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Where is the Kittson family from?

You can see how Kittson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kittson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kittson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Kittson families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kittson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kittson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kittson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kittson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kittson. 50% of Kittson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Accountant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kittson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kittson 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Kittson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 462 military records available for the last name Kittson. For the veterans among your Kittson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kittson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kittson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kittson in 1966 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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