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Deerman Family History

Deerman Surname Meaning

Altered form of English or Irish Dearman.

1 Americanized form of German Deermann: unexplained.

Possibly also an Americanized form of German Diermann.

(see Dearman).

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


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Where is the Deerman family from?

You can see how Deerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Deerman family living in Dorset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Deerman's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 2 other counties had the highest population of Deerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deerman 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 Deerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deerman. 31% of Deerman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Deerman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deerman were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Work
    17%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deerman 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Deerman. 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 326 military records available for the last name Deerman. For the veterans among your Deerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deerman in 1962 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deerman 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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