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Kidneigh Family History

Kidneigh Name 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: Kintigh, Kidney, Kindig, Wadleigh, Kidner, Knight, King, Sidney

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Where is the Kidneigh family from?

You can see how Kidneigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kidneigh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kidneigh families living in Colorado. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kidneigh's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Kidneigh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kidneigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kidneigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kidneigh. 100% of Kidneigh men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Kidneigh women worked as an Office Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Kidneigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kidneigh 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kidneigh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Kidneigh. For the veterans among your Kidneigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kidneigh lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Kidneigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kidneigh in 1984 was 35, and 83 in 2004.

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