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Kidger Family History

Kidger Surname Meaning

probably from an assibilated version of Middle English *kiddier ‘pedlar’.

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


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Where is the Kidger family from?

You can see how Kidger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kidger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kidger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 135 Kidger families living in Leicestershire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kidger's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Kidger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kidger 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 Kidger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shoe Clicker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kidger. 34% of Kidger men worked as a Shoe Clicker and 75% of Kidger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kidger were Coal Hewer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Shoe Clicker
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Hosiery Mechanic
    17%
  • Coal Hewer Heavy Work
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kidger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kidger 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Kidger. 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 334 military records available for the last name Kidger. For the veterans among your Kidger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kidger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kidger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kidger in 1968 was 81, and 90 in 2003.

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