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Demerson Family History

Demerson 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: Emerson, Peterson, Merson, Reierson, Dameron, Demers, Enerson

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Where is the Demerson family from?

You can see how Demerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Demerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Demerson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Demerson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Demerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demerson 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 Demerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demerson. 34% of Demerson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Demerson women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demerson were Helper and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demerson 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Demerson. 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 58 military records available for the last name Demerson. For the veterans among your Demerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demerson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Demerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Demerson in 1964 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demerson 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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