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Deemie Family History

Deemie 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: Reekie, Demme, Deem, Deeble, Deemer, Deese, Deere, Dejoie, Deems

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Where is the Deemie family from?

You can see how Deemie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deemie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deemie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Deemie families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deemie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deemie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deemie 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 Deemie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deemie. 100% of Deemie women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Deemie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Deemie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deemie 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Deemie. 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 235 military records available for the last name Deemie. For the veterans among your Deemie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deemie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Deemie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deemie in 1971 was 75, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deemie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deemie 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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