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Kitten Name Meaning

Shortened form of Irish or Scottish McKitten of uncertain etymology; perhaps a variant of Mac Curtáin (see McCurtain ).

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


Similar surnames: Kittel, Kitt, Kittle, Kosten, Knitter, Betten, Kitto, Kitts, Katzen

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Where is the Kitten family from?

You can see how Kitten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kitten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kitten families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kitten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kitten families in 1840.
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What did your Kitten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kitten. 50% of Kitten 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Bartender
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kitten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitten 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Kitten. 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 308 military records available for the last name Kitten. For the veterans among your Kitten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kitten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kitten in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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