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Deeb Name Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): variant of Diab .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Neeb, Dees, Deer, Deep, Deeg, Peed, Dee, Leeb, Deen, Reeb

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Where is the Deeb family from?

You can see how Deeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Deeb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Deeb family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Deeb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deeb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deeb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deeb. 30% of Deeb men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Deeb women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deeb were Proprietor and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeb 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Deeb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 628 military records available for the last name Deeb. For the veterans among your Deeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeb lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Deeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Deeb in 1946 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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