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Deda Family History

Deda Surname Meaning

Albanian: from the personal name Dedë (definite form Deda) an old vernacular short form of Domenik (see Dominick).

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


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Where is the Deda family from?

You can see how Deda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Deda families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Deda's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Deda families in 1880.
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What did your Deda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deda. 34% of Deda men worked as a Painter and 100% of Deda women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Deda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Deda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deda 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Deda. 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 151 military records available for the last name Deda. For the veterans among your Deda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Deda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Deda in 1964 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deda 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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