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Dedder Family History

Dedder 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: Redder, Fedder, Pedder, Tedder, Vedder, Helder, Reder, Leader, Ledger

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Where is the Dedder family from?

You can see how Dedder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dedder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dedder families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dedder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Dedder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedder 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dedder. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dedder. For the veterans among your Dedder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Dedder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dedder in 1970 was 72, and 66 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedder 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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