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Dedina Family History

Dedina 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: Medina, Devine, Regina, Devin, Pecina, Reina, Dedon, Godina, Dein

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Where is the Dedina family from?

You can see how Dedina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dedina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dedina families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedina's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dedina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedina 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 Dedina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dedina. 40% of Dedina men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dedina women worked as a Farm Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dedina were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Housekeeper
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Dedina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Dedina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedina 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Dedina. 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 161 military records available for the last name Dedina. For the veterans among your Dedina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedina lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dedina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dedina in 1962 was 79, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedina 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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