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Kidon Family History

Kidon 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: Kido, Kwon, Simon, Don, Kinn, Kron, Kon, Ligon, Kin, Kidd

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Where is the Kidon family from?

You can see how Kidon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kidon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kidon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kidon families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kidon's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Kidon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kidon 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 Kidon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kidon. 100% of Kidon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kidon women worked as an Office 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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Typist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Kidon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kidon 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Kidon. 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 68 military records available for the last name Kidon. For the veterans among your Kidon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kidon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Kidon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kidon in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kidon 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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