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Kittler Family History

Kittler Surname Meaning

German:: from an agent derivative of Middle High German kit(t)el ‘smock shirt-like garment’ hence an occupational name for a maker of such garments.

variant of Küttler (see Kuttler).

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


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Where is the Kittler family from?

You can see how Kittler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kittler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kittler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kittler family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kittler's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kittler families in 1911.
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What did your Kittler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kittler. 28% of Kittler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kittler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kittler were Watchman and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Watchman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kittler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kittler 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Kittler. 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 Kittler. For the veterans among your Kittler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kittler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kittler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kittler in 1961 was 47, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kittler 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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