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Dedent Family History

Dedent 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: Dement, Eden, Dent, Cedeno, Dedon, Deveny, Deren, Duden, Degen

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Where is the Dedent family from?

You can see how Dedent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedent family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Dedent families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedent's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dedent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dedent ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dedent ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Dedent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedent 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dedent. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dedent. For the veterans among your Dedent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedent lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Dedent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dedent in 1976 was 54, and 61 in 2002.

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