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Dedow Family History

Dedow 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: Dedon, Dedo, Debow, Medow, Deo, Delos, Delo, Dow, Devol, Devon

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Where is the Dedow family from?

You can see how Dedow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dedow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dedow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dedow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedow 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 Dedow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cheese Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Dedow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedow 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Dedow. 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 65 military records available for the last name Dedow. For the veterans among your Dedow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dedow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dedow in 1965 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedow 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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