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Dedeyn Family History

Dedeyn 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: Eden, Dewey, Dedon, Deren, Duden, Degen, Demey, Hedeen, Gedeon, Dede

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Where is the Dedeyn family from?

You can see how Dedeyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedeyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dedeyn families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dedeyn's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dedeyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedeyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dedeyn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Dedeyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedeyn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dedeyn. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dedeyn. For the veterans among your Dedeyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedeyn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Dedeyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dedeyn in 1967 was 65, and 74 in 2000.

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