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Deihm Family History

Deihm 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: Dehm, Deihl, Derham, Rehm, Dehn, Dech, Heim, Keim, Seim, Gehm

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Where is the Deihm family from?

You can see how Deihm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deihm family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deihm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Deihm families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Deihm's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deihm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deihm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deihm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deihm. 34% of Deihm 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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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What Deihm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Deihm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deihm 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Deihm. 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 58 military records available for the last name Deihm. For the veterans among your Deihm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deihm lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Deihm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deihm in 1964 was 78, and 86 in 2002.

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