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Dedmen Family History

Dedmen 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: Dedmon, Dedman, Eden, Dennen, Hedden, Dermer, Domen, Dedon, Dahmen

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Where is the Dedmen family from?

You can see how Dedmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedmen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dedmen families living in Hampshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dedmen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dedmen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedmen 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 Dedmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dedmen. 100% of Dedmen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Dedmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedmen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dedmen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dedmen. For the veterans among your Dedmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedmen lifespan?

Average Dedmen life expectancy in 1994 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedmen 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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