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Deedman Family History

Deedman Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Deadman itself a variant of Debenham.

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


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Where is the Deedman family from?

You can see how Deedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deedman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deedman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Deedman families living in Surrey. This was about 79% of all the recorded Deedman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Deedman families in 1891.
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What did your Deedman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deedman. 100% of Deedman men worked as a House Painter and 77% of Deedman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Shop Assistant
    8%
  • Dairy Farmer
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%

What Deedman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deedman 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Deedman. 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 Deedman. For the veterans among your Deedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deedman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Deedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deedman in 1963 was 90, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deedman 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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