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Kidor Family History

Kidor 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: Kido, Sidor, Kisor, Kader, Kiper, Kinder, Rider, Kadar, Kor, Kidd

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Where is the Kidor family from?

You can see how Kidor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kidor family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Kidor family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kidor's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Kidor families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kidor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kidor 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kidor. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kidor. For the veterans among your Kidor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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