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Dedish Family History

Dedish 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: Redish, Dobish, Reddish, Drish, Danish, Devich, Kadish, Denis, Deich

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Where is the Dedish family from?

You can see how Dedish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dedish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dedish families living in Nebraska. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dedish's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Dedish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedish 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 70 census records available for the last name Dedish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dedish. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dedish. For the veterans among your Dedish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedish lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedish 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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