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Dedey Family History

Dedey 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: Dewey, Demey, Dede, Devey, Eden, Dery, Reder, Medley, Deep, Edel

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Where is the Dedey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedey 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dedey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Dedey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dedey. 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 Dedey. For the veterans among your Dedey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedey lifespan?

Average Dedey life expectancy in 2003 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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