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Kitzman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kitzmann or Kietzmann .

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


Similar surnames: Dittman, Ditman, Mitman, Hitsman, Witman, Kietzman, Gutman, Wittman

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Where is the Kitzman family from?

You can see how Kitzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitzman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kitzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kitzman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kitzman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kitzman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kitzman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kitzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kitzman. 100% of Kitzman 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 Kitzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitzman 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Kitzman. 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 863 military records available for the last name Kitzman. For the veterans among your Kitzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitzman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kitzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kitzman in 1952 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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