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Dedekam Family History

Dedekam 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: De Kam, Derham, Leikam, Dudek, Debelak, Denham, Debnam, Neukam

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Where is the Dedekam family from?

You can see how Dedekam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedekam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dedekam families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedekam's in USA. California had the highest population of Dedekam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedekam 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 44 census records available for the last name Dedekam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedekam 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Dedekam. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dedekam. For the veterans among your Dedekam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedekam lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Dedekam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dedekam in 1974 was 52, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedekam 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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