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Dedson Family History

Dedson 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, Dedmon, Edson, Deason, Dodson, Denson, Delson, Benson, Elson

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Where is the Dedson family from?

You can see how Dedson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Dedson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Dedson families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Dedson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dedson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Dedson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dedson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dedson. For the veterans among your Dedson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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