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Demea Family History

Demea 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: Demel, Demey, Demma, Nemec, Deep, Demar, Demay, Demler, Remer, Deger

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Where is the Demea family from?

You can see how Demea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Demea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Demea family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demea's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Demea families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demea 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 93 census records available for the last name Demea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demea 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Demea. 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 8 military records available for the last name Demea. For the veterans among your Demea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demea lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Demea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Demea in 1975 was 85, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demea 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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