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Demarse Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Demers Compare Demars

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


Similar surnames: Demarsh, Demarce, Demaree, Dumars, Demarie, Demeuse, Demare, Demars

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Where is the Demarse family from?

You can see how Demarse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demarse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demarse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Demarse families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demarse's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Demarse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demarse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demarse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demarse. 53% of Demarse men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Demarse women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demarse were Barber and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Demarse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demarse 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Demarse. 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 228 military records available for the last name Demarse. For the veterans among your Demarse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demarse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Demarse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Demarse in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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