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Kitain Family History

Kitain 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: Litwin, Kita, Kitten, Itkin, Killin, Witkin, Kitay, Kain, Litvin

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Where is the Kitain family from?

You can see how Kitain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kitain families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kitain's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kitain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kitain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kitain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kitain. 100% of Kitain men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Kitain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitain 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Kitain. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kitain. For the veterans among your Kitain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitain lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Kitain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kitain in 1971 was 81, and 93 in 2003.

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