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Dedera Family History

Dedera 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: Devera, Reder, Deger, Madera, Eder, Fodera, Deter, Leder, Perera

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Where is the Dedera family from?

You can see how Dedera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedera family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dedera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Dedera families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dedera's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dedera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dedera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dedera. 100% of Dedera men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Dedera women worked as a Housework. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Dedera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedera 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Dedera. 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 60 military records available for the last name Dedera. For the veterans among your Dedera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedera lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dedera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dedera in 1956 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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