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Kits Family History

Kits 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: Kitt, Kiss, Kita, Kies, Kitz, Kilts, Kite, Kitts, Kats, Kirts

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Where is the Kits family from?

You can see how Kits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kits family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kits families living in Mississippi. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kits's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Kits families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kits. 100% of Kits men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kits women worked as a Cook. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kits 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Kits. 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 534 military records available for the last name Kits. For the veterans among your Kits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kits lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kits in 1964 was 92, and 25 in 2004.

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