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Dedonald Family History

Dedonald 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: Mcdonald, O'donald, Donald, Leonard, Fernald, Ronald, Edouard

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Where is the Dedonald family from?

You can see how Dedonald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedonald family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dedonald families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Dedonald families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dedonald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dedonald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedonald 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 20 census records available for the last name Dedonald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedonald 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 Dedonald. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dedonald. For the veterans among your Dedonald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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