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Kedd Family History

Kedd 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: Kidd, Keddy, Kydd, Redd, Medd, Nedd, Kemp, Kind, Eid, Codd

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Where is the Kedd family from?

You can see how Kedd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kedd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kedd families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Kedd families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kedd's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Kedd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kedd 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 Kedd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kedd. 84% of Kedd 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
    84%
  • Domestic Servant
    17%

What Kedd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kedd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kedd 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Kedd. 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 121 military records available for the last name Kedd. For the veterans among your Kedd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kedd lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1998, in the United States, Kedd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kedd in 1994 was 84, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kedd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kedd 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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