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Kitchin Family History

Kitchin Surname Meaning

English (northwestern): variant of Kitchen.

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


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Where is the Kitchin family from?

You can see how Kitchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitchin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kitchin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Kitchin families living in New Brunswick. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kitchin's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kitchin families in 1911.
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What did your Kitchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kitchin. 100% of Kitchin 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Kitchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitchin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kitchin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kitchin. For the veterans among your Kitchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitchin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kitchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kitchin in 1945 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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