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Dedeham Family History

Dedeham 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: Derham, Denham, Deehan, Dersham, Wakeham, Dunham, Newnham, Deshaw

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Where is the Dedeham family from?

You can see how Dedeham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedeham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Dedeham families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedeham's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Dedeham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedeham 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 10 census records available for the last name Dedeham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedeham 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 immigration records available for the last name Dedeham. 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 Dedeham. For the veterans among your Dedeham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedeham lifespan?

Average Dedeham life expectancy in 1982 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedeham 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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