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Dedde Family History

Dedde 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: Wedde, Fedde, Dede, Edde, Dodd, Geddie, Hedden, Weddle, Dade, Reddy

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Where is the Dedde family from?

You can see how Dedde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedde family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dedde families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Dedde family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedde's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dedde families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Dedde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedde 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dedde. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dedde. For the veterans among your Dedde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedde lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dedde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dedde in 1969 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedde 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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