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Kydd Name Meaning

English and Scottish (Angus): variant of Kidd .

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


Similar surnames: Kidd, Rynd, Hynd, Kyte, Byrd, Hyde, Kind, Lynd, Oard, Kiddy

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Where is the Kydd family from?

You can see how Kydd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kydd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kydd families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 7 Kydd families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kydd's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kydd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kydd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kydd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kydd. 36% of Kydd men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Kydd women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kydd were Fisherman and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Fisherman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Kydd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kydd 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Kydd. 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 870 military records available for the last name Kydd. For the veterans among your Kydd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kydd lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Kydd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kydd in 1953 was 67, and 72 in 2003.

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