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Keddell Family History

Keddell 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: Reddell, Weddell, Kendell, Kidwell, Kendall, Caddell, Kardell

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Where is the Keddell family from?

You can see how Keddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Keddell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Keddell families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Keddell's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Keddell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keddell 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 Keddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keddell. 100% of Keddell 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
    100%

What Keddell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keddell 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Keddell. 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 73 military records available for the last name Keddell. For the veterans among your Keddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keddell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Keddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Keddell in 1968 was 53, and 46 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keddell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keddell 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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