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Kedson Family History

Kedson 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: Kelson, Edson, Benson, Kenyon, Elson, Keeton, Kenton, Nelson, Person

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Where is the Kedson family from?

You can see how Kedson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kedson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kedson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Kedson families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kedson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Kedson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kedson 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 Kedson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kedson. 100% of Kedson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kedson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Kedson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kedson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kedson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kedson. For the veterans among your Kedson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kedson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Kedson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kedson in 1967 was 84, and 93 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kedson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kedson 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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