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Kidner Family History

Kidner Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): habitational name from Kitnor, the old name for Culbone (Somerset). It denoted ‘hill-slope (Old English ōra) frequented by kites (Old English cȳta)’.

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


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Where is the Kidner family from?

You can see how Kidner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kidner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kidner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Kidner families living in Somerset. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kidner's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Kidner families in 1891.
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What did your Kidner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kidner. 42% of Kidner men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Kidner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kidner were Colliery Labourer (below) and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Dairy Farmer
    17%
  • Colliery Labourer (below)
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kidner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kidner 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 959 immigration records available for the last name Kidner. 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 479 military records available for the last name Kidner. For the veterans among your Kidner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kidner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kidner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kidner in 1958 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kidner 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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