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Dedman Family History

Dedman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Debenham. Compare Deadman and Debnam.

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


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Where is the Dedman family from?

You can see how Dedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dedman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Dedman families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Dedman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dedman families in 1911.
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What did your Dedman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dedman. 56% of Dedman men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Engineer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Dedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedman 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 990 immigration records available for the last name Dedman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Dedman. For the veterans among your Dedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dedman in 1955 was 26, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dedman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedman 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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