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Deedy Family History

Deedy 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: Deeds, Keedy, Deady, Reedy, Leedy, Deery, Beedy, Deely, Dendy, Needy

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Where is the Deedy family from?

You can see how Deedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deedy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Deedy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Deedy families living in London. This was about 81% of all the recorded Deedy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deedy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deedy 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 Deedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deedy. 100% of Deedy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Deedy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Deedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deedy 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Deedy. 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 144 military records available for the last name Deedy. For the veterans among your Deedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deedy lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Deedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deedy in 1944 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deedy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deedy 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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