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Dedekind Family History

Dedekind 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: Wedekind, Wedeking, Dederick, Deering, Denkins, Seekins, Deeken

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Where is the Dedekind family from?

You can see how Dedekind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedekind family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dedekind families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dedekind families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedekind's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dedekind families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedekind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dedekind ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Dedekind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedekind 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Dedekind. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 120 military records available for the last name Dedekind. For the veterans among your Dedekind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedekind lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dedekind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dedekind in 1962 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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