This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kedston family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kedston Family History

Kedston 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: Easton, Beaston, Elston, Keeton, Kenton, Benston, Kelson, Leston

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kedston family from?

You can see how Kedston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kedston family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Kedston families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Kedston families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kedston's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kedston families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kedston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Kedston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Kedston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kedston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kedston

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Kedston. 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.

View all Kedston immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kedston. For the veterans among your Kedston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kedston military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kedston family history

Discover More

What is the average Kedston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kedston 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kedston

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kedston family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial