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Deedes Family History

Deedes Surname Meaning

see Deeds.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Deedes family from?

You can see how Deedes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deedes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Deedes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Deedes families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Deedes's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Deedes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deedes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deedes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deedes. 50% of Deedes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    36%
  • Independent Means
    15%

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Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Deedes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deedes 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Deedes. 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 211 military records available for the last name Deedes. For the veterans among your Deedes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deedes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1962, in the United States, Deedes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Deedes in 1957 was 53, and 72 in 1962.

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