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Keddie Name Meaning

Scottish (Fife): variant of Keddy .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eddie, Geddie, Reddix, Kellie, Kendle, Gaddie, Peddie, Geddis, Eadie

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Where is the Keddie family from?

You can see how Keddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keddie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keddie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 21 Keddie families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Keddie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Keddie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keddie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keddie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Keddie. 58% of Keddie men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Keddie women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keddie were Labourer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Store Clerk
    15%
  • Blacksmith
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Keddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keddie 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Keddie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Keddie. For the veterans among your Keddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keddie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keddie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keddie in 1962 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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