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Deadman Family History

Deadman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dedman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Deadman family from?

You can see how Deadman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deadman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deadman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 309 Deadman families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Deadman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deadman families in 1891.
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What did your Deadman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deadman. 15% of Deadman men worked as a Builders Labourer and 75% of Deadman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deadman were Gardener and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Gardener
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Deadman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Deadman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deadman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Deadman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deadman. For the veterans among your Deadman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deadman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deadman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Deadman in 1962 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deadman 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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