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Deom Family History

Deom 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: Deo, Doom, Deon, Dom, Dehm, Deem, Deam, Deol, Dean, Helm

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Where is the Deom family from?

You can see how Deom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Deom families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Deom's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deom 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 Deom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deom. 37% of Deom men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deom women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Deom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Deom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deom 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Deom. 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 58 military records available for the last name Deom. For the veterans among your Deom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Deom in 1963 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deom 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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