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Deden Family History

Deden 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: Eden, Dedon, Deren, Duden, Degen, Dede, Deen, Peden, Derden, Doeden

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Where is the Deden family from?

You can see how Deden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Deden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Deden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Deden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deden 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 Deden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deden. 43% of Deden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deden women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Hired Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Deden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deden 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Deden. 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 196 military records available for the last name Deden. For the veterans among your Deden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deden lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Deden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Deden in 1952 was 45, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deden 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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