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Dedis Family History

Dedis 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: Denis, Deis, Dedic, Delis, Dennis, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Danis, Meis

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Where is the Dedis family from?

You can see how Dedis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dedis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dedis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dedis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedis 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 Dedis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dedis. 43% of Dedis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dedis women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Attendant
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Dedis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Dedis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedis 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Dedis. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dedis. For the veterans among your Dedis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Dedis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dedis in 1979 was 66, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dedis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedis 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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