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Keidel Family History

Keidel Name Meaning

South German: from Middle High German kīdel ‘wedge’ applied as a nickname for a ruffian or someone who was misshapen.

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


Similar surnames: Keitel, Reidel, Keil, Seidel, Geidel, Weidel, Keifer, Speidel, Meisel

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Where is the Keidel family from?

You can see how Keidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keidel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Keidel families living in Maryland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Keidel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Keidel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keidel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keidel. 15% of Keidel men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Keidel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keidel were Machinist 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Keidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keidel 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 900 immigration records available for the last name Keidel. 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 Keidel. For the veterans among your Keidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keidel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Keidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Keidel in 1962 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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