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Keedwell Family History

Keedwell Surname Meaning

see Kidwell.

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


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Where is the Keedwell family from?

You can see how Keedwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keedwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Keedwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Keedwell families living in Somerset. This was about 49% of all the recorded Keedwell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Keedwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keedwell 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 Keedwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keedwell. 75% of Keedwell men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 77% of Keedwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keedwell were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic D.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Cheese Maker
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    5%

What Keedwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keedwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keedwell 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Keedwell. 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 146 military records available for the last name Keedwell. For the veterans among your Keedwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keedwell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Keedwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Keedwell in 1963 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keedwell 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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