Kiddell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Kiddell

What does the name Kiddell mean?

The ancestors of the name Kiddell date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence 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 Kiddell family

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

Early History of the Kiddell family

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Kiddell Spelling Variations

Kiddell has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Kiddell have been found, including Kiddle, Kiddal, Kidel, Kidale, Kydhall, Kyddall, Kiddall and many more.

Early Notables of the Kiddell family

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Kiddell migration to the United States +

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Kiddells to arrive on North American shores:

Kiddell Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Thomas Kiddell, aged 40, who landed in America from London, in 1904
John Alexander Kiddell, aged 38, who landed in America from London, England, in 1918
Nellie Kiddell, aged 40, who immigrated to the United States from Liverpool, England, in 1920

Contemporary Notables of the name Kiddell (post 1700) +

Joan Kiddell -Monroe (1908-1972), British author and illustrator of children's books
John Kiddell, distinguished Australian author