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Kitzerow Family History

Kitzerow Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kutzerow a habitational name from a place so named in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania most likely now Kiczarowo in Poland.

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


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Where is the Kitzerow family from?

You can see how Kitzerow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitzerow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kitzerow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Kitzerow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kitzerow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kitzerow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kitzerow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kitzerow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kitzerow. 50% of Kitzerow men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kitzerow women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kitzerow were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Kitzerow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kitzerow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitzerow 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Kitzerow. 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 162 military records available for the last name Kitzerow. For the veterans among your Kitzerow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitzerow lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kitzerow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kitzerow in 1948 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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