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Diemand Family History

Diemand 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: Demand, Diamond, Wieland, Deland, Deman, Dikeman, Nieland, Nieman

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Where is the Diemand family from?

You can see how Diemand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diemand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Diemand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Diemand families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Diemand's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Diemand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diemand 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 Diemand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Polisher and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diemand. 25% of Diemand men worked as a Polisher and 100% of Diemand women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Polisher
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Knitter
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Diemand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Diemand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diemand 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Diemand. 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 94 military records available for the last name Diemand. For the veterans among your Diemand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diemand lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Diemand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Diemand in 1961 was 59, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diemand 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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