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Dedmond Family History

Dedmond Surname Meaning

English: variant of Deadmond (see Dedman).

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


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Where is the Dedmond family from?

You can see how Dedmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedmond family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dedmond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dedmond families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dedmond's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dedmond families in 1891.
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What did your Dedmond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dedmond. 34% of Dedmond men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dedmond women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dedmond were Messenger and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Messenger
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Domestic
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Dedmond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Dedmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedmond 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Dedmond. 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 513 military records available for the last name Dedmond. For the veterans among your Dedmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedmond lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dedmond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dedmond in 1965 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedmond 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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