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Deremiah Family History

Deremiah 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: Jeremiah, Jeremias, Geremia, Heredia, Meredith, Derman, Deremer

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Where is the Deremiah family from?

You can see how Deremiah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deremiah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deremiah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Deremiah families living in Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Deremiah's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Deremiah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deremiah 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 Deremiah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deremiah. 43% of Deremiah 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Private
    29%

What Deremiah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Deremiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deremiah 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Deremiah. 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 283 military records available for the last name Deremiah. For the veterans among your Deremiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deremiah lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Deremiah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Deremiah in 1966 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deremiah 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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