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Kydd Family History

Kydd Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (Angus): variant of Kidd.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kydd family from?

You can see how Kydd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kydd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kydd families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 17 Kydd families living in Essex. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kydd's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Kydd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kydd 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 Kydd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kydd. 80% of Kydd 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%

What Kydd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kydd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kydd 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Kydd. 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 870 military records available for the last name Kydd. For the veterans among your Kydd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kydd lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Kydd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kydd in 1953 was 67, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kydd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kydd 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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