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Early Origins of the Kittle family

The surname Kittle was first found in Silesia where the family became noted for its many branches within the region, many houses acquiring a status and influence which rivaled that of the landed aristocracy. In their later history some branches were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they distinguished themselves through their contributions to the social, political, and economic developments of the nation. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include.

Early History of the Kittle family

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Kittle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kittel, Kittell, Kytell, Kytel, Kitliez, Kittlitz, Kittelman, Kittelmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Kittle family

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Kittle Ranking

In the United States, the name Kittle is the 7,965th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Kittle migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kittle Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Peter Kittle, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1755 2
Kittle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • George Kittle, who landed in Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1854 2
  • Mary Kittle, aged 36, who landed in America, in 1893
  • Sam'l. P. Kittle, aged 50, who immigrated to the United States, in 1893
  • John C. Kittle, aged 13, who immigrated to America, in 1896
  • J. O. Kittle, aged 19, who settled in America from London, in 1896
Kittle Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • John Kittle, aged 44, who landed in America from Liverpool, in 1904
  • Arthur Kittle, aged 29, who landed in America from Clacton, England, in 1909
  • Arthur J. Kittle, aged 33, who settled in America from Clacton-on-Sea, in 1914
  • Cecil Kittle, aged 29, who landed in America from Cowes, Isle-of-Wight, England, in 1914
  • James Kittle, aged 41, who immigrated to the United States from Plymouth, in 1918
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Canada Kittle migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kittle Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Mr. Kittle Jeremiah Sr., U.E. who settled in Home District [York County], Ontario c. 1784 3

Australia Kittle migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Kittle Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Robert Kittle, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Hooghly" in 1846 4
  • Sarah Kittle, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Hooghly" in 1846 4
  • George Kittle, aged 30, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Lady Macdonald" 5

Contemporary Notables of the name Kittle (post 1700) +

  • Katrina Kittle, American novelist from Dayton, Ohio
  • George Krieger Kittle (b. 1993), American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League
  • Hubert Milton "Hub" Kittle (1917-2004), American baseball pitcher, manager and front office executive in the minor leagues
  • Les Kittle (1894-1965), former Australian rules footballer
  • Ronald Dale "Ron" Kittle (b. 1958), former Major League Baseball left fielder and designated hitter


Suggested Readings for the name Kittle +

  • Some Descendants of Four Pioneer Families by Eleanor R. Lewis.

  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  3. Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
  4. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) HOOGHLY 1846. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1846Hooghly.htm
  5. South Australian Register Monday 9th April 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Lady Macdonald 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/ladymacdonald1855.shtml


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