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Diemer Family History

Diemer Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from a shortened form of the personal name Dietmar (see Dittmar).

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


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Where is the Diemer family from?

You can see how Diemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Diemer families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Diemer's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Diemer families in 1891.
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What did your Diemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diemer. 74% of Diemer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Music Teacher
    27%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Diemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diemer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Diemer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Diemer. For the veterans among your Diemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diemer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Diemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Diemer in 1949 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diemer 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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