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Deitelbaum Family History

Deitelbaum 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: Teitelbaum, Kestenbaum, Feigenbaum, Pottebaum, Apfelbaum, Eichenbaum

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Where is the Deitelbaum family from?

You can see how Deitelbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deitelbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Deitelbaum families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deitelbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deitelbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deitelbaum 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 Deitelbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deitelbaum. 100% of Deitelbaum men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Deitelbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Deitelbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deitelbaum 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Deitelbaum. 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 69 military records available for the last name Deitelbaum. For the veterans among your Deitelbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deitelbaum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Deitelbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deitelbaum in 1966 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deitelbaum 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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