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Deelman Family History

Deelman Surname 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: Deerman, Peelman, Seelman, Delman, Dielman, Selman, Dearman, Dolman

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Where is the Deelman family from?

You can see how Deelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deelman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Deelman families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Deelman family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Deelman's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Deelman families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Deelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deelman 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Deelman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Deelman. For the veterans among your Deelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deelman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Deelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deelman in 1963 was 32, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deelman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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