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Cidwell Family History

Cidwell Surname 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: Kidwell, Sidwell, Bidwell, Tidwell, Cadwell, Bridwell, Hipwell

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Where is the Cidwell family from?

You can see how Cidwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cidwell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Cidwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cidwell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cidwell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cidwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cidwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Cidwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cidwell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cidwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Cidwell. For the veterans among your Cidwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cidwell lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Cidwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cidwell in 1979 was 78, and 81 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cidwell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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