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Kidwill Family History

Kidwill 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: Kidwell, Sidwell, Bidwell, Tidwell, Pudwill, Will, Bridwell, Dill

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Where is the Kidwill family from?

You can see how Kidwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kidwill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kidwill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kidwill families living in Devon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kidwill's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kidwill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kidwill 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 Kidwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kidwill. 100% of Kidwill men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kidwill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Kidwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kidwill 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kidwill. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kidwill. For the veterans among your Kidwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kidwill lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kidwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kidwill in 1969 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kidwill 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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