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Deitmyer Family History

Deitmyer 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: Deiter, Deimler, Heitmeyer, Deutmeyer, Dettmer, Detmer, Whitmyer

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Where is the Deitmyer family from?

You can see how Deitmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deitmyer family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Deitmyer family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Deitmyer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Deitmyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deitmyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Deitmyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Deitmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deitmyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deitmyer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Deitmyer. For the veterans among your Deitmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deitmyer lifespan?

Average Deitmyer life expectancy in 2001 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deitmyer 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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