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Demelas Family History

Demelas 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, Debelak, Demers, Deselms, Demas, Melis, Douglas, Damas, Dallas

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Where is the Demelas family from?

You can see how Demelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demelas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Demelas family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Demelas's in USA. California had the highest population of Demelas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demelas 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 9 census records available for the last name Demelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demelas 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Demelas. 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 19 military records available for the last name Demelas. For the veterans among your Demelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demelas lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1999, in the United States, Demelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Demelas in 1945 was 24, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demelas 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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