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Kilfedder Family History

Kilfedder 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: Kidder, Fedder, Millender, Kluender, Dillender, Klepper, Kiefer

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Where is the Kilfedder family from?

You can see how Kilfedder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilfedder family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kilfedder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Kilfedder family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilfedder's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kilfedder families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Kilfedder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilfedder 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kilfedder. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kilfedder. For the veterans among your Kilfedder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilfedder lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Kilfedder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kilfedder in 1968 was 88, and 93 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilfedder 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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