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Kedgell Family History

Kedgell 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: Edgell, Kidwell, Kegel, Reddell, Kernell, Ledwell, Bedell, Kettell

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Where is the Kedgell family from?

You can see how Kedgell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kedgell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kedgell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Kedgell families living in Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kedgell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kedgell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Kedgell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kedgell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kedgell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kedgell. For the veterans among your Kedgell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kedgell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kedgell 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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