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Deimel Family History

Deimel Surname Meaning

South German: diminutive of Deim a surname related to Daum.

North German: variant of Dehmel itself a derivative of Dehm.

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


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Where is the Deimel family from?

You can see how Deimel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deimel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deimel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Deimel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Deimel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deimel families in 1911.
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What did your Deimel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deimel. 29% of Deimel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deimel women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Deimel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deimel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deimel 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Deimel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 711 military records available for the last name Deimel. For the veterans among your Deimel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deimel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Deimel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deimel in 1958 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deimel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deimel 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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