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Kidwiler Family History

Kidwiler 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, Didier, Emswiler, Ridler, Kissler, Kindler, Kidder, Keiler

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Where is the Kidwiler family from?

You can see how Kidwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kidwiler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kidwiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kidwiler family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kidwiler's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Kidwiler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kidwiler 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 Kidwiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kidwiler. 30% of Kidwiler men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Kidwiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Kidwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kidwiler 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kidwiler. 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 106 military records available for the last name Kidwiler. For the veterans among your Kidwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kidwiler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kidwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kidwiler in 1962 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kidwiler 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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