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![Show Contents]() Kyt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England
The Anglo-Saxon name Kyt comes from the name Christopher, where Kitt is a pet form. The name Kyt is a diminutive, which is an expression relating to smallness in size or endearment, of the name. The most common diminutive suffixes are ot, et, un, in, el. Double diminutives are also formed from these suffixes, such as Hamelin, Roblett, Adnett, or Turkentine. Names ending in cock and kin became used more frequently in the mid-13th century and in the 14th century, they became extremely common. Early Origins of the Kyt familyThe surname Kyt was first found in Middlesex, where they held a family seat from early times. Early History of the Kyt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kyt research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1173, 1273, 1327, 1377, 1621 and 1669 are included under the topic Early Kyt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kyt Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Kyt were recorded, including Kitt, Kit, Kitts, Kitte, Kyt, Kytte and others. Early Notables of the Kyt familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kyt Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Kyt familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Kyt family emigrate to North America: William Kitts who sailed to Virginia in 1717; Michael Kitts to Pennsylvania in 1773; Henry Kitts to Philadelphia in 1844 and Peter Kitt to Philadelphia in 1859..
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