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Demby Family History

Demby Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Dęby.

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


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Where is the Demby family from?

You can see how Demby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Demby families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Demby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Demby families in 1891.
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What did your Demby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Demby. 100% of Demby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Demby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demby 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Demby. 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 901 military records available for the last name Demby. For the veterans among your Demby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demby lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Demby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Demby in 1953 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demby 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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