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Dematei Family History

Dematei 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: Demeter, Debates, Demato, Demare, Demaree, Deater, De Mattei

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Where is the Dematei family from?

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

There are 98 census records available for the last name Dematei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dematei 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dematei. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dematei. For the veterans among your Dematei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dematei lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Dematei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dematei in 1965 was 75, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dematei 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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