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Deames Family History

Deames 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: Eames, Reames, Deamer, Beames, Dames, James, Hermes, Damas, Ames

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Where is the Deames family from?

You can see how Deames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deames family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deames families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Deames families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Deames's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Deames families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deames surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Deames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deames 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Deames. 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 24 military records available for the last name Deames. For the veterans among your Deames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deames lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Deames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deames in 1966 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deames 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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