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Deddens Family History

Deddens Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hedden, Geddes, Redden, Desens, Medders, Eddins, Derden, Devens

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Where is the Deddens family from?

You can see how Deddens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deddens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Deddens families living in Kentucky. This was about 26% of all the recorded Deddens's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Deddens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deddens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deddens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deddens. 50% of Deddens men worked as a Baker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Deddens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deddens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Deddens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Deddens. For the veterans among your Deddens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deddens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deddens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Deddens in 1963 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deddens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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