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Dedun Family History

Dedun 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: Dedon, Dean, Eden, Dehn, Devin, Verdun, Degan, Devan, Debus, Dewan

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Where is the Dedun family from?

You can see how Dedun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dedun family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dedun's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Dedun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dedun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dedun ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Dedun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedun 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dedun. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dedun. For the veterans among your Dedun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedun lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Dedun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dedun in 1978 was 86, and 93 in 1987.

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