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Dedert Family History

Dedert 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: Detert, Reder, Egert, Deger, Dewart, Lebert, Dessert, Dechert, Eder

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Where is the Dedert family from?

You can see how Dedert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dedert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dedert families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedert's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Dedert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedert 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 Dedert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dedert. 56% of Dedert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dedert women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dedert were Farm Helper and Clerk.

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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
    56%
  • Farm Operator
    34%
  • Farm Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Dedert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Dedert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedert 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Dedert. 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 159 military records available for the last name Dedert. For the veterans among your Dedert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dedert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dedert in 1960 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedert 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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