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Demeester Family History

Demeester 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: De Meester, Dempster, Demeter, Meester, Demaster, Kempster, Meister

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Where is the Demeester family from?

You can see how Demeester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demeester family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Demeester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Demeester families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Demeester's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Demeester families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demeester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Demeester ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Demeester. 60% of Demeester men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Demeester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Demeester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demeester 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Demeester. 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 161 military records available for the last name Demeester. For the veterans among your Demeester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demeester lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Demeester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Demeester in 1963 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demeester

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demeester 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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