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Dedan Family History

Dedan 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: Dean, Degan, Devan, Dedon, Dewan, Deman, Dedman, Bean, Duan, Eden

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Where is the Dedan family from?

You can see how Dedan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dedan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Dedan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dedan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedan 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 93 census records available for the last name Dedan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dedan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dedan. For the veterans among your Dedan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedan lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Dedan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dedan in 1986 was 89, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedan 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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