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Kidell Family History

Kidell 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: Kidwell, Kindell, Widell, Idell, Sidell, Kiel, Knell, Kiehl, Dell

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Where is the Kidell family from?

You can see how Kidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kidell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kidell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kidell families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Kidell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Kidell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kidell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Kidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kidell 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kidell. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kidell. For the veterans among your Kidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kidell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kidell in 1968 was 61, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kidell 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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