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Deadam Family History

Deadam 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: Adam, Derham, Mcadam, Dada, Denham, Debnam, Deady, De Kam, Derda

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Where is the Deadam family from?

You can see how Deadam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deadam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Deadam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Deadam family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Deadam's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deadam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deadam 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 30 census records available for the last name Deadam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deadam 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deadam. 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 4 military records available for the last name Deadam. For the veterans among your Deadam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deadam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Deadam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Deadam in 1963 was 55, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deadam 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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