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Kedzie Family History

Kedzie 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: Keddie, Geddie, Benzie, Fedie, Elzie, Kedzior, Edie, Eddie, Kellie

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Where is the Kedzie family from?

You can see how Kedzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kedzie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kedzie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Kedzie families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Kedzie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kedzie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kedzie 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 Kedzie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kedzie. 72% of Kedzie 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
    72%
  • Retired
    29%

What Kedzie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Kedzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kedzie 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Kedzie. 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 Kedzie. For the veterans among your Kedzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kedzie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kedzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kedzie in 1965 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kedzie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kedzie 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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