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Ideman Family History

Ideman 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: Deman, Wideman, Iseman, Idleman, Idema, Dean, Neman, Demar, Doman

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Where is the Ideman family from?

You can see how Ideman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ideman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ideman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Ideman family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ideman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ideman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ideman 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 Ideman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundry Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ideman. 100% of Ideman women worked as a Laundry Work.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundry Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Ideman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ideman 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Ideman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ideman. For the veterans among your Ideman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ideman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ideman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ideman in 1970 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ideman 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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