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Kitis Family History

Kitis 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: Kitts, Kivi, Kairis, Kotas, Kitt, Matis, Kiss, Artis, Kreis, Kita

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Where is the Kitis family from?

You can see how Kitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kitis families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kitis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kitis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Kitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitis 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Kitis. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kitis. For the veterans among your Kitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kitis in 1963 was 83, and 47 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kitis 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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