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Kedney Family History

Kedney 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: Kidney, Keaney, Gedney, Keeney, Edney, Kenney, Kerney, Sidney, Radney

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Where is the Kedney family from?

You can see how Kedney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kedney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kedney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kedney families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kedney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kedney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kedney 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 Kedney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kedney. 37% of Kedney men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kedney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kedney were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Traveling Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Kedney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kedney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kedney 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Kedney. 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 178 military records available for the last name Kedney. For the veterans among your Kedney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kedney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kedney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kedney in 1965 was 81, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kedney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kedney 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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