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Kidew Family History

Kidew 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: Kiel, Kader, Kiper, Kinder, Rider, Ide, Kew, Kibe, Kidd, Iden

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Where is the Kidew family from?

You can see how Kidew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kidew family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Kidew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Kidew family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kidew's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kidew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kidew 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 14 census records available for the last name Kidew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kidew 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kidew. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kidew. For the veterans among your Kidew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kidew lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kidew 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kidew

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