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Kitsmiller Family History

Kitsmiller Surname Meaning

Variant of Kitzmiller a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Kitsmiller family from?

You can see how Kitsmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitsmiller family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kitsmiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Kitsmiller families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kitsmiller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kitsmiller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kitsmiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kitsmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kitsmiller. 36% of Kitsmiller men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kitsmiller women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kitsmiller were Machinist and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Kitsmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kitsmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitsmiller 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kitsmiller. 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 281 military records available for the last name Kitsmiller. For the veterans among your Kitsmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitsmiller lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kitsmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kitsmiller in 1962 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kitsmiller 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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