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Keddies Family History

Keddies 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: Keddie, Geddie, Geddes, Eddins, Eddie, Geddis, Peddie, Verdier

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Where is the Keddies family from?

You can see how Keddies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keddies family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Keddies family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keddies's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Keddies families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Keddies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keddies 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Keddies. 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 29 military records available for the last name Keddies. For the veterans among your Keddies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keddies lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Keddies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Keddies in 1971 was 93, and 83 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keddies 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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