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Demiter Family History

Demiter 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: Demeter, Deiter, Dempster, Demler, Reiter, Deter, Hamiter, Denier

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Where is the Demiter family from?

You can see how Demiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demiter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Demiter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Demiter family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demiter's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Demiter families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demiter 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 Demiter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Loader
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Demiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Demiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demiter 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Demiter. 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 92 military records available for the last name Demiter. For the veterans among your Demiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demiter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Demiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Demiter in 1963 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demiter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demiter 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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