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Dednam Family History

Dednam 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: Debnam, Derham, Dignam, Denham, Bednar, De Kam, Dena, Deam, Dedman

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Where is the Dednam family from?

You can see how Dednam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dednam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dednam families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Dednam's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Dednam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dednam 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 Dednam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dednam. 100% of Dednam men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Dednam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dednam 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dednam. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dednam. For the veterans among your Dednam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dednam lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Dednam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dednam in 1970 was 70, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dednam 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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