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Deedle Family History

Deedle 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: Needle, Deeble, Beedle, Beadle, Weddle, Doede, Kendle, Decelle

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Where is the Deedle family from?

You can see how Deedle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deedle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deedle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Deedle family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deedle's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Deedle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deedle 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 77 census records available for the last name Deedle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deedle 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 Deedle. 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 11 military records available for the last name Deedle. For the veterans among your Deedle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deedle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Deedle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deedle in 1963 was 76, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deedle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deedle 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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