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Kedia Family History

Kedia 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: Melia, Seda, Keil, Badia, Bedi, Keim, Kempa, Reda, Madia, Kudla

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Where is the Kedia family from?

You can see how Kedia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kedia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kedia families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Kedia family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kedia's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Kedia families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kedia 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 Kedia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kedia. 100% of Kedia men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kedia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Kedia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kedia 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kedia. 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 military records available for the last name Kedia. For the veterans among your Kedia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kedia lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Kedia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kedia in 1992 was 67, and 25 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kedia 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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