Origins of the Kidder surname

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    In 1921, most Kidders lived in yorkshire

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    970 Kidder Travel & migration records
    930 Kidders found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Kidder

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    What are the most common Kidder first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Kidders

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Kidders in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    Laundress

    7

    None

    7

    General Servant Domestic

    4

    Victualler

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Kidders in 1921

    Farm Hands

    18

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    13

    Barber

    11

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    9

    Carman

    8

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