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Kedwell Family History

Kedwell Surname Meaning

see Kadwell.

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


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Where is the Kedwell family from?

You can see how Kedwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kedwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kedwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Kedwell families living in Kent. This was about 92% of all the recorded Kedwell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kedwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kedwell 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 Kedwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener (heavy) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kedwell. 100% of Kedwell men worked as a Gardener (heavy) and 73% of Kedwell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener (heavy)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    28%

What Kedwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kedwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kedwell 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Kedwell. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kedwell. For the veterans among your Kedwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kedwell

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