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Demao Family History

Demao 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: Demar, Demay, Demato, Deman, Demko, Dembo, Demo, Delao, Demas, Demayo

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Where is the Demao family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demao. 100% of Demao men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Demao women worked as an Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Demao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Demao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demao 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Demao. 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 29 military records available for the last name Demao. For the veterans among your Demao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demao lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Demao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Demao in 1956 was 46, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demao

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demao 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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