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Kitz Family History

Kitz Surname Meaning

German: from the Austrian dialect word Kitz ‘kid fawn’ hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who raised or tended goats.

From a German personal name beginning with Gid-, cognate with Anglo-Saxon gidd ‘song’.

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


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You can see how Kitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kitz families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kitz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kitz families in 1911.
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What did your Kitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kitz. 100% of Kitz 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Kitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kitz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kitz. For the veterans among your Kitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitz lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kitz in 1942 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kitz 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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