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Kiddell Family History

Kiddell Surname Meaning

see Kiddle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kiddell family from?

You can see how Kiddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiddell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Kiddell families living in Norfolk. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kiddell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Kiddell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiddell 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 Kiddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kiddell. 24% of Kiddell men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Kiddell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiddell were Farm Labourer (heavy Worker and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Incapacitated
    18%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Farm Labourer (heavy Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kiddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiddell 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Kiddell. 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 412 military records available for the last name Kiddell. For the veterans among your Kiddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiddell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kiddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kiddell in 1964 was 51, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiddell 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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