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Dedosser Family History

Dedosser 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: Dosser, Desser, Dempster, Messer, Doster, Weisser, Tesser, Reusser

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Where is the Dedosser family from?

You can see how Dedosser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedosser family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Dedosser family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedosser's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dedosser families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Dedosser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedosser 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dedosser. 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 military records available for the last name Dedosser. For the veterans among your Dedosser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedosser lifespan?

Average Dedosser life expectancy in 1984 was 87 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 Dedosser 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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