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Deremer Family History

Deremer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch De Riemer an occupational name for a cutter of leather straps, belts, and reins or alternatively for someone who measures and sizes peat lumps.

See Remer.

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


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Where is the Deremer family from?

You can see how Deremer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deremer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deremer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Deremer families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deremer's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Deremer families in 1891.
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What did your Deremer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deremer. 20% of Deremer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Deremer women worked as a Houseworker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deremer were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 132 immigration records available for the last name Deremer. 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 Deremer. For the veterans among your Deremer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deremer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Deremer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Deremer in 1950 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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