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Kaitner Family History

Kaitner 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: Kastner, Kantner, Kainer, Kitner, Kattner, Kaiser, Kettner, Kasner

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Where is the Kaitner family from?

You can see how Kaitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaitner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaitner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kaitner families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaitner's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Kaitner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaitner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaitner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kaitner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Kaitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaitner 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kaitner. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kaitner. For the veterans among your Kaitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaitner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kaitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kaitner in 1951 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

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