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Kitzel Family History

Kitzel 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: Kittel, Ritzel, Nitzel, Kintzel, Kinzel, Mitzel, Ditzel, Witzel, Kiel

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Where is the Kitzel family from?

You can see how Kitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kitzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kitzel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kitzel families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kitzel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kitzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kitzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kitzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kitzel. 38% of Kitzel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kitzel women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    38%
  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Welder
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Kitzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Kitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kitzel 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Kitzel. 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 214 military records available for the last name Kitzel. For the veterans among your Kitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kitzel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Kitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kitzel in 1957 was 51, and 88 in 2001.

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