Kyd Surname Meaning & Kyd Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Kyd family from?

You can see how Kyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kyd families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Kyd families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kyd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kyd families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyd 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Kyd. 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 294 military records available for the last name Kyd. For the veterans among your Kyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Kyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kyd in 1963 was 83, and 77 in 1994.

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