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Demerse Family History

Demerse 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: Demeuse, Demers, Demarse, Devere, Deese, Deere, Demare, Demore

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Where is the Demerse family from?

You can see how Demerse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demerse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Demerse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Demerse families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Demerse's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Demerse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demerse 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 Demerse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demerse. 60% of Demerse men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Demerse women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demerse were Laborer and Student.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Winder
    34%
  • Student
    34%

What Demerse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Demerse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demerse 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Demerse. 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 151 military records available for the last name Demerse. For the veterans among your Demerse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demerse lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Demerse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Demerse in 1944 was 30, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demerse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demerse 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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