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Dedell Family History

Dedell 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: Bedell, Debell, Decell, Redell, Dewell, Edell, Dezell, Wedell, Jewell

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Where is the Dedell family from?

You can see how Dedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dedell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Dedell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dedell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dedell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Buffer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dedell. 50% of Dedell men worked as a Buffer and 50% of Dedell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dedell were Laborer and Cook.

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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

  • Buffer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Dedell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Dedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedell 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Dedell. 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 75 military records available for the last name Dedell. For the veterans among your Dedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dedell in 1967 was 77, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedell 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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