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Demarsh Family History

Demarsh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Demers Compare Demars

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


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Where is the Demarsh family from?

You can see how Demarsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demarsh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demarsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Demarsh family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demarsh's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Demarsh families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demarsh 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 Demarsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demarsh. 70% of Demarsh men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    70%
  • Storekeeper
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Demarsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demarsh 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Demarsh. 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 210 military records available for the last name Demarsh. For the veterans among your Demarsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demarsh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Demarsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Demarsh in 1963 was 73, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demarsh 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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