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Demise Family History

Demise 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: Derise, Delise, Denise, Devine, Meise, Remis, Demeuse, Dempsey, Zeise

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Where is the Demise family from?

You can see how Demise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Demise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Demise families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Demise's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demise 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 310 census records available for the last name Demise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demise 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Demise. 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 429 military records available for the last name Demise. For the veterans among your Demise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demise lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Demise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Demise in 1957 was 73, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demise 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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