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Deeder Family History

Deeder 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: Reeder, Deemer, Veeder, Deeter, Deener, Leeder, Meeder, Weeder

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Where is the Deeder family from?

You can see how Deeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deeder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Deeder families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Deeder's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Deeder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deeder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nya Sten were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deeder. 54% of Deeder men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Deeder women worked as a Nya Sten.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nya Sten
    100%

What Deeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeder 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Deeder. 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 102 military records available for the last name Deeder. For the veterans among your Deeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Deeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deeder in 1962 was 59, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deeder 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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