Kidel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Kidel

What does the name Kidel mean?

The origins of the Kidel name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Kidel was originally derived from a family having 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 Kidel family

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

Early History of the Kidel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kidel 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 Kidel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kidel Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Kidel include Kiddle, Kiddal, Kidel, Kidale, Kydhall, Kyddall, Kiddall and many more.

Early Notables of the Kidel family

Simon Kidel, a prominent 13th century landholder in Kent

Migration of the Kidel family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Sara Kiddall, who sailed to Virginia in 1623 with two children; and Margaret Kiddle, who journeyed to Virginia in 1704.