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Demetry Family History

Demetry 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: Demetro, Demery, Demeter, Demory, Emery, Damery, Demers, Kemery

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Where is the Demetry family from?

You can see how Demetry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demetry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Demetry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Demetry families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Demetry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Demetry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demetry 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 Demetry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demetry. 60% of Demetry men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Demetry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Demetry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demetry 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Demetry. 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 90 military records available for the last name Demetry. For the veterans among your Demetry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demetry lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Demetry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Demetry in 1965 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demetry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demetry 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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