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Dedwilder Family History

Dedwilder 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: De Wilde, Detwiler, Detweiler, De Ridder, De Volder, De Winter

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Where is the Dedwilder family from?

You can see how Dedwilder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedwilder family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dedwilder families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dedwilder's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Dedwilder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Dedwilder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedwilder 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dedwilder. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Dedwilder. For the veterans among your Dedwilder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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