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Deamer Family History

Deamer Surname Meaning

English (Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire): from Middle English demere ‘judge' later used as a nickname for a censorious person, a self-appointed judge;

compare Deem and Dempster. Americanized form of German Diemer.

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


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Where is the Deamer family from?

You can see how Deamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deamer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deamer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 141 Deamer families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Deamer's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Deamer families in 1891.
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What did your Deamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deamer. 14% of Deamer men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Deamer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deamer were Gardener and Home Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Home Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Deamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deamer 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Deamer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deamer. For the veterans among your Deamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deamer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Deamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deamer in 1947 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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