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Dedrickson Family History

Dedrickson Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of North German Diederichsen a patronymic from the personal name Diedrich.

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


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Where is the Dedrickson family from?

You can see how Dedrickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedrickson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dedrickson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dedrickson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedrickson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dedrickson families in 1891.
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What did your Dedrickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dedrickson. 100% of Dedrickson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 942 census records available for the last name Dedrickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedrickson 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Dedrickson. 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 171 military records available for the last name Dedrickson. For the veterans among your Dedrickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedrickson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dedrickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dedrickson in 1963 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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