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Dedicott Family History

Dedicott 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: Derricott, Endicott, Addicott, Escott, Westcott, Ellicott, Medico

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Where is the Dedicott family from?

You can see how Dedicott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedicott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Dedicott families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedicott's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Dedicott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedicott 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 Dedicott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dedicott. 100% of Dedicott men worked as a Gardener (retired) and 100% of Dedicott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dedicott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Dedicott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedicott 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dedicott. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dedicott. For the veterans among your Dedicott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedicott lifespan?

Average Dedicott life expectancy in 1981 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dedicott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedicott 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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