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Demba Family History

Demba 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: Zemba, Dembo, Demby, Demma, Demar, Demay, Kempa, Deman, Demel, De Sa

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Where is the Demba family from?

You can see how Demba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Demba families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Demba's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Demba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demba 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 112 census records available for the last name Demba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demba 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Demba. 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 44 military records available for the last name Demba. For the veterans among your Demba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demba lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Demba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Demba in 1962 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demba 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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