Researching David Kidner
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 255 people with the Kidner surname? In that year Kidner was ranked number 3324 for popularity in the UK. |
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The name David means "beloved" and is of Hebrew origin.
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for David Kidner and the Kidner Family History
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 420 people with the Kidner surname in the UK? Kidner is now ranked number 3645 for popularity in the UK. |
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David Kidner
David Aaron Kidner (born 13 March 1982) is an English cricketer. Kidner is a right-handed batsman who bowled left-arm fast.
In 2000, Kidner made his debut for Dorset in a List-A match in the 2000 NatWest Trophy against Norfolk. Kidner played a further 2 List-A matches for the county against Scotland in the 2nd round of the 2002 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy which was played in 2001 and against Yorkshire in 2nd round of the 2004 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy.
Also in 2000, Kidner made his debut for county in the 2000 Minor Counties Championship against Herefordshire. From 2000 to 2004, Kidner represented Dorset in 14 Minor Counties Championship matches, with his final Minor Counties appearance for the county coming against Berkshire. In 2009, Kidner returned to the county for a second spell, playing 2 Minor Counties matches against Berkshire and Wiltshire.
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