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Dembus Family History

Dembus 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: Debus, Demus, Debes, Demeuse, Dembek, Derbes, Remus, Demos, Demers

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Where is the Dembus family from?

You can see how Dembus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dembus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dembus family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dembus's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dembus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dembus 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 9 census records available for the last name Dembus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dembus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dembus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dembus. For the veterans among your Dembus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dembus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1969, in the United States, Dembus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dembus in 1964 was 76, and 82 in 1969.

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