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Deml Family History

Deml Surname Meaning

German: variant of Demel.

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


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Where is the Deml family from?

You can see how Deml families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deml family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deml families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Deml families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deml's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Deml families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deml 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 Deml ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deml. 40% of Deml men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Deml women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deml were Farming and Bookkeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Deml family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deml. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deml 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Deml. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deml. For the veterans among your Deml ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deml lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Deml life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deml in 1963 was 75, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deml

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deml 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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