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Dedes Family History

Dedes Surname Meaning

Greek: probably from Turkish dede ‘grandfather old man’ (see Dede).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dedes family from?

You can see how Dedes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dedes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dedes families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dedes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dedes families in 1891.
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What did your Dedes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dedes. 46% of Dedes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dedes women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Waiter
    19%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Cook
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Dedes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedes 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Dedes. 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 109 military records available for the last name Dedes. For the veterans among your Dedes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dedes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dedes in 1959 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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