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Kedward Family History

Kedward Surname Meaning

Possibly from the ancestor of the dialect word cade ‘fondling pet animal reared by hand’ which is found in the relevant counties + ward ‘guardian’. Compare Cade.

However, the distribution might suggest an origin in an unidentified Welsh given name in -werth influenced by such names as Edward.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kedward family from?

You can see how Kedward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kedward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kedward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Kedward families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kedward's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Kedward families in 1891.
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What did your Kedward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kedward. 25% of Kedward men worked as a Cowman and 81% of Kedward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kedward were Butchers Assistant and House Wife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Butchers Assistant
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • House Wife
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 142 immigration records available for the last name Kedward. 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 174 military records available for the last name Kedward. For the veterans among your Kedward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kedward lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Kedward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kedward in 1972 was 54, and 86 in 2000.

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