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Dedear Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Didier . Compare Deger .

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


Similar surnames: Dear, Reder, Demar, Deger, Delmar, Eder, Deter, Leder, Edgar, Dewar

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Where is the Dedear family from?

You can see how Dedear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedear family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dedear family living in Alaska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dedear's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Dedear families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dedear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dedear. 56% of Dedear 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Dedear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedear 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Dedear. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Dedear. For the veterans among your Dedear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedear lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dedear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dedear in 1963 was 54, and 58 in 2003.

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