Kiddal History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Kiddal

What does the name Kiddal mean?

In ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the ancestors of the Kiddal surname lived in a parish named Kiddal near Leeds. Other references beleive the name to be an occupational name for one who was a fisher of rivers, but our research proves that this is a less likely origin.

Early Origins of the Kiddal family

The surname Kiddal was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from very early times.

Early History of the Kiddal family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kiddal research. Another 153 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1219, 1379, 1554, 1606, 1718 and 1802 are included under the topic Early Kiddal History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kiddal Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Kiddal are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Kiddal include: Kiddle, Kiddal, Kidel, Kidale, Kydhall, Kyddall, Kiddall and many more.

Early Notables of the Kiddal family

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Migration of the Kiddal family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Kiddal or a variant listed above: Sara Kiddall, who sailed to Virginia in 1623 with two children; and Margaret Kiddle, who journeyed to Virginia in 1704.