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Dedaker Family History

Dedaker 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: Decker, Deaver, Deaner, Radaker, Dekker, Denker, Delker, Menaker

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Where is the Dedaker family from?

You can see how Dedaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dedaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dedaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dedaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dedaker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Dedaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedaker 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dedaker. 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 42 military records available for the last name Dedaker. For the veterans among your Dedaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Dedaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dedaker in 1962 was 76, and 66 in 1992.

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