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Cittell Family History

Cittell 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: Cattell, Kittell, Littell, Castell, Tittel, Kittel, Mittel, Cottrell

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Where is the Cittell family from?

You can see how Cittell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cittell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cittell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cittell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cittell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cittell 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 25 census records available for the last name Cittell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cittell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cittell. 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 military records available for the last name Cittell. For the veterans among your Cittell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cittell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Cittell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cittell in 1977 was 77, and 59 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cittell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cittell 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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