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Deeda Family History

Deeda 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: Deeds, Weeda, Derda, Seda, Leeds, Deep, Cerda, Breda, Lebeda, Dee

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Where is the Deeda family from?

You can see how Deeda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deeda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Deeda family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Deeda's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Deeda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deeda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Deeda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeda 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Deeda. 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 9 military records available for the last name Deeda. For the veterans among your Deeda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Deeda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Deeda in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deeda 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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