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Demey Family History

Demey Surname Meaning

French: habitational name for someone from (de) Mey (Moselle), which derives its name from the Romano-Gallic estate name Maiacum.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Demey family from?

You can see how Demey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Demey families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Demey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Demey families in 1891.
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What did your Demey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Demey. 100% of Demey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Demey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demey 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Demey. 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 319 military records available for the last name Demey. For the veterans among your Demey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Demey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Demey in 1954 was 28, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demey 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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