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Demek Family History

Demek 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: Domek, Demel, Dembek, Demey, Dymek, Nemec, Petek, Deak, Demark, Deep

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Where is the Demek family from?

You can see how Demek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Demek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Demek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Demek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demek 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 187 census records available for the last name Demek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demek 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Demek. 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 69 military records available for the last name Demek. For the veterans among your Demek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Demek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Demek in 1964 was 54, and 102 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demek 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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