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Keder Family History

Keder 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: Kader, Reder, Eder, Leder, Keser, Kender, Feder, Kuder, Kelder, Keer

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Where is the Keder family from?

You can see how Keder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keder family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keder families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Keder families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keder's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Keder families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keder. 36% of Keder men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Keder women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Keder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Keder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keder 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Keder. 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 116 military records available for the last name Keder. For the veterans among your Keder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Keder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Keder in 1964 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keder 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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