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Deimer Family History

Deimer 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: Dermer, Deiter, Leimer, Weimer, Demmer, Deimler, Heimer, Geimer

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Where is the Deimer family from?

You can see how Deimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deimer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Deimer families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Deimer's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Deimer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deimer 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 Deimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deimer. 53% of Deimer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Deimer women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Trucker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Deimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deimer 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Deimer. 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 327 military records available for the last name Deimer. For the veterans among your Deimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deimer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Deimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deimer in 1956 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deimer 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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