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Kitely Family History

Kitely Name 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: Kiely, Kiel, Eitel, Keitel, Kivela, Kiraly, Gately, Kittel, Kitay

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Where is the Kitely family from?

You can see how Kitely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kitely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Kitely family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kitely's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Kitely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kitely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kitely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kitely. 60% of Kitely women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kitely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitely 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kitely. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Kitely. For the veterans among your Kitely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitely lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Kitely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kitely in 1980 was 74, and 76 in 1999.

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