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Keddie Family History

Keddie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Fife): variant of Keddy.

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


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Where is the Keddie family from?

You can see how Keddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keddie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keddie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 25 Keddie families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Keddie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keddie families in 1891.
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What did your Keddie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keddie. 34% of Keddie men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Keddie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keddie were Iron Moulder and Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Temp Postman
    34%
  • Iron Moulder
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Cook
    4%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Keddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keddie 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Keddie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keddie. For the veterans among your Keddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keddie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keddie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keddie in 1962 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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