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Demans Family History

Demans 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, Demann, Demand, Emans, Semans, Deans, Demars, Demas, Dean

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Where is the Demans family from?

You can see how Demans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demans family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Demans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Demans families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Demans's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Demans families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demans 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 Demans ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils De Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Demans. 50% of Demans men worked as a Fils De Cultivateur and 100% of Demans women worked as an Institutrice.

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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 1921

  • Fils De Cultivateur
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%

What Demans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Demans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demans 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Demans. 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 21 military records available for the last name Demans. For the veterans among your Demans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demans lifespan?

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