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Dedenbach Family History

Dedenbach 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: Odenbach, Weidenbach, Diefenbach, Reidenbach, Biedenbach, Dernbach

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Where is the Dedenbach family from?

You can see how Dedenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dedenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Dedenbach families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedenbach's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dedenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dedenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dedenbach. 50% of Dedenbach men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Dedenbach women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Dedenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Dedenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedenbach 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 Dedenbach. 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 89 military records available for the last name Dedenbach. For the veterans among your Dedenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedenbach lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Dedenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dedenbach in 1971 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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