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Keidel Family History

Keidel Surname Meaning

South German: from Middle High German kīdel ‘wedge’ applied as a nickname for a ruffian or someone who was misshapen.

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


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Where is the Keidel family from?

You can see how Keidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keidel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Keidel families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Keidel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Keidel families in 1891.
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What did your Keidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keidel. 100% of Keidel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keidel 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 900 immigration records available for the last name Keidel. 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 Keidel. For the veterans among your Keidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keidel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Keidel in 1962 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keidel 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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