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Kidder Family History

Kidder Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kidgier an occupational name probably from an assibilated form of Middle English kiddier ‘pedlar’.

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


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Where is the Kidder family from?

You can see how Kidder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kidder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kidder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Kidder families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kidder's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Kidder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kidder 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 Kidder 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 Kidder. 100% of Kidder men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Kidder 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Kidder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Kidder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kidder 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kidder. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Kidder. For the veterans among your Kidder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kidder lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kidder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kidder in 1946 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kidder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kidder 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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