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Deeman Family History

Deeman 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: Beeman, Deman, Derman, Neeman, Feeman, Deehan, Deegan, Seeman, Zeeman

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Where is the Deeman family from?

You can see how Deeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Deeman families living in Tennessee. This was about 86% of all the recorded Deeman's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Deeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deeman. 100% of Deeman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Deeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeman 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Deeman. 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 55 military records available for the last name Deeman. For the veterans among your Deeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Deeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Deeman in 1973 was 92, and 90 in 1998.

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