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Dedor Family History

Dedor 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: Dedon, Dedo, Fedor, Sedor, Devor, Bedor, Dear, Reder, Deo, Demar

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Where is the Dedor family from?

You can see how Dedor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Dedor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dedor family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedor's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dedor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Dedor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedor 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dedor. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dedor. For the veterans among your Dedor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedor lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Dedor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dedor in 1974 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedor 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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