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Dedeau Family History

Dedeau 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: Dedeaux, Deneau, Nedeau, Deveau, Lebeau, Reneau, Rideau, Gereau, Dede

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Where is the Dedeau family from?

You can see how Dedeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedeau family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Dedeau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dedeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedeau 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 74 census records available for the last name Dedeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedeau 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dedeau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dedeau. For the veterans among your Dedeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedeau lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Dedeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dedeau in 1988 was 52, and 68 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dedeau 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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