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Kedda Family History

Kedda 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: Keddy, Kanda, Seda, Cerda, Korda, Reddy, Kidd, Konda, Kempa, Reda

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Where is the Kedda family from?

You can see how Kedda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kedda family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Kedda families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Kedda families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kedda's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kedda families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kedda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Kedda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kedda 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kedda. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kedda. For the veterans among your Kedda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kedda lifespan?

Average Kedda life expectancy in 1986 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kedda 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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