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Kedwards Family History

Kedwards Surname Meaning

variant of Kedward with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Kedwards family from?

You can see how Kedwards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kedwards family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kedwards families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Kedwards families living in Worcestershire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Kedwards's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Kedwards families in 1891.
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What did your Kedwards ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kedwards. 100% of Kedwards women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kedwards family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Kedwards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kedwards 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kedwards. 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 102 military records available for the last name Kedwards. For the veterans among your Kedwards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kedwards lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Kedwards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kedwards in 1969 was 84, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kedwards 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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