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Dedek Family History

Dedek Name 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: Dudek, Dede, Eden, Reder, Petek, Bezdek, Deak, Deep, Edel, Redel

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Where is the Dedek family from?

You can see how Dedek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dedek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dedek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dedek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dedek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dedek. 25% of Dedek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dedek women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Dedek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedek 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Dedek. 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 409 military records available for the last name Dedek. For the veterans among your Dedek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedek lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Dedek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dedek in 1942 was 35, and 67 in 2004.

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