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Deimler Family History

Deimler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Däumler an occupational name for a torturer from an agent derivative of Middle High German diumeln ‘to apply the thumbscrew’.

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


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Where is the Deimler family from?

You can see how Deimler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deimler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deimler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Deimler family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Deimler's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Deimler families in 1891.
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What did your Deimler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deimler. 36% of Deimler men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Deimler women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deimler were Truck Driver and Partner.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Painter
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Partner
    40%

What Deimler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Deimler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deimler 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Deimler. 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 215 military records available for the last name Deimler. For the veterans among your Deimler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deimler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Deimler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Deimler in 1944 was 25, and 45 in 2004.

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