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Kidner Family History

Kidner Name 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


Similar surnames: Kidder, Kilner, Finner, Vidler, Kelner, Widmer, Kinder, Hider, Sidney

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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 1911 there were 29 Kidner families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kidner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kidner families in 1911.
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What did your Kidner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kidner. 34% of Kidner men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Kidner women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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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 Canada, 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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