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Demchar Family History

Demchar 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: Demchak, Demar, Demchuk, Becher, Dear, Derham, Bachar, Letcher

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Where is the Demchar family from?

You can see how Demchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demchar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Demchar family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demchar's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Demchar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demchar 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 45 census records available for the last name Demchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demchar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Demchar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Demchar. For the veterans among your Demchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demchar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Demchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Demchar in 1973 was 61, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demchar 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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