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Demesse Family History

Demesse 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, Demske, Deese, Demarse, Demoss, Dempster, Messer

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Where is the Demesse family from?

You can see how Demesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demesse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Demesse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Demesse family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demesse's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Demesse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demesse 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 76 census records available for the last name Demesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demesse 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 Demesse. 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 17 military records available for the last name Demesse. For the veterans among your Demesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demesse lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Demesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Demesse in 1966 was 74, and 18 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demesse 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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