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Kidwel Family History

Kidwel 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, Kiel, Kiesel, Kimmel, Sidwell, Kidney, Kidder, Kittel

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Where is the Kidwel family from?

You can see how Kidwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kidwel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kidwel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kidwel families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Kidwel's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kidwel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Kidwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kidwel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kidwel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kidwel. For the veterans among your Kidwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kidwel lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Kidwel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kidwel in 1988 was 41, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kidwel 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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