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Dedig Family History

Dedig 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: Denig, Dedic, Redig, Wedig, Feig, Bedi, Devin, Deng, Deeg, Dedon

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Where is the Dedig family from?

You can see how Dedig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dedig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dedig families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dedig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dedig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Dedig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedig 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dedig. 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 80 military records available for the last name Dedig. For the veterans among your Dedig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Dedig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dedig in 1963 was 44, and 85 in 2001.

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