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Kiddon Family History

Kiddon 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: Kiddoo, Kidd, Seddon, Rigdon, Kilton, Haddon, Whiddon, Kirton, Kinton

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Where is the Kiddon family from?

You can see how Kiddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiddon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kiddon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kiddon families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiddon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kiddon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiddon 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 Kiddon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiddon. 34% of Kiddon men worked as a Foreman and 50% of Kiddon women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiddon were Laborer and Typist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Kiddon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Kiddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiddon 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kiddon. 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 83 military records available for the last name Kiddon. For the veterans among your Kiddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiddon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kiddon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kiddon in 1964 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiddon 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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