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Kidel Family History

Kidel 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: Kiel, Fidel, Kadel, Sidel, Kibel, Keidel, Kindel, Kimel, Kivel, Kisel

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Where is the Kidel family from?

You can see how Kidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kidel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Kidel families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kidel's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kidel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Kidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kidel 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kidel. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kidel. For the veterans among your Kidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kidel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kidel 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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