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Deem Family History

Deem Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English deme (Old English dēma dōma) ‘judge’ hence an occupational name or a byname for an arbiter of disputes.

Compare Deamer. Altered form of German Diehm or Diem.

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


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Where is the Deem family from?

You can see how Deem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Deem families living in Devon. This was about 22% of all the recorded Deem's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Deem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deem. 50% of Deem men worked as a Builders Labourer and 88% of Deem women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deem were Clay Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Clay Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

What Deem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Deem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deem 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 Deem. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Deem. For the veterans among your Deem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deem lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Deem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Deem in 1946 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deem 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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