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Demmons Name Meaning

English: variant of Demmon .

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


Similar surnames: Demmon, Lemmond, Ammons, Denmon, Nimmons, Sermons, Gammons, Lemmon

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Where is the Demmons family from?

You can see how Demmons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demmons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demmons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Demmons families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Demmons's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Demmons families in 1891.
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What did your Demmons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demmons. 27% of Demmons men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Demmons women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demmons were Mechanic and Clerk. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Porter
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Demmons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demmons 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Demmons. 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 530 military records available for the last name Demmons. For the veterans among your Demmons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demmons lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Demmons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Demmons in 1950 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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