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Kittilson Family History

Kittilson 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: Kittelson, Kittleson, Kinnison, Mattison, Gittleson, Kitson, Pattison

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Where is the Kittilson family from?

You can see how Kittilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kittilson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kittilson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Kittilson families living in Minnesota. This was about 62% of all the recorded Kittilson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kittilson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kittilson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kittilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kittilson. 100% of Kittilson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kittilson women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Kittilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kittilson 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Kittilson. 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 107 military records available for the last name Kittilson. For the veterans among your Kittilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kittilson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kittilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kittilson in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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