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Keidan Family History

Keidan 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: Heiden, Krizan, Kelman, Leiman, Keelan, Kleiman, Kidman, Weiden

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Where is the Keidan family from?

You can see how Keidan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keidan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Keidan families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Keidan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Keidan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keidan 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 Keidan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keidan. 100% of Keidan men worked as a Medical Student and 100% of Keidan 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

  • Medical Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Keidan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Keidan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keidan 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Keidan. 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 51 military records available for the last name Keidan. For the veterans among your Keidan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keidan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Keidan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Keidan in 1966 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keidan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keidan 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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