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Kittenger Family History

Kittenger 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: Kittinger, Pittenger, Gittinger, Kittner, Pittinger, Kitzinger

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Where is the Kittenger family from?

You can see how Kittenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kittenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kittenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Kittenger families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kittenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kittenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kittenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kittenger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Kittenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kittenger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kittenger. 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 73 military records available for the last name Kittenger. For the veterans among your Kittenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kittenger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Kittenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kittenger in 1965 was 30, and 87 in 1998.

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