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Kidley Family History

Kidley Surname Meaning

from Kidley in Ballingham (Herefs) and perhaps also from a lost or as yet unidentified place of similar name in central England.

The etymology of the Herefs place-name is uncertain due to a lack of medieval forms but it appears to be named with Old English lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’ as the final element.

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


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You can see how Kidley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kidley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kidley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Kidley families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kidley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kidley families in 1891.
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What did your Kidley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kidley. 100% of Kidley men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Kidley 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Charwoman
    9%

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There are 123 military records available for the last name Kidley. For the veterans among your Kidley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kidley lifespan?

Average Kidley life expectancy in 1988 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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