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Demerce Family History

Demerce 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: Demarce, Demeuse, Devere, Demers, Deere, Demare, Demore, Lemere

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Where is the Demerce family from?

You can see how Demerce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demerce family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demerce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Demerce families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Demerce's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Demerce families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demerce 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 Demerce ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Demerce. 100% of Demerce men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Demerce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demerce 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Demerce. 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 30 military records available for the last name Demerce. For the veterans among your Demerce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demerce lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Demerce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Demerce in 1972 was 56, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demerce 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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