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Idleman Family History

Idleman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Idelman a variant of Idell.

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


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Where is the Idleman family from?

You can see how Idleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idleman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Idleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Idleman families living in Virginia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Idleman's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Idleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idleman 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 Idleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Idleman. 41% of Idleman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Idleman women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Idleman were Enumerator and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Farm Labor
    19%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Enumerator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Idleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Idleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idleman 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Idleman. 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 201 military records available for the last name Idleman. For the veterans among your Idleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idleman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Idleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Idleman in 1954 was 46, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idleman 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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