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Kyder Family History

Kyder 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: Kader, Kyser, Kuder, Ryder, Kyger, Kyler, Koder, Hyder, Kryder, Kyker

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Where is the Kyder family from?

You can see how Kyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kyder families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Kyder families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kyder's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kyder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyder 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 Kyder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kyder. 67% of Kyder 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
    67%
  • Poultry Farmer
    34%

What Kyder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Kyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyder 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kyder. 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 80 military records available for the last name Kyder. For the veterans among your Kyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyder lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Kyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kyder in 1977 was 80, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kyder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kyder 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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