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Demitry Family History

Demitry 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: Demory, Dimitri, Demary, Dumitru, Demetro, Demery, Dery, Mitro

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Where is the Demitry family from?

You can see how Demitry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demitry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Demitry families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Demitry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demitry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demitry 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 Demitry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demitry. 100% of Demitry men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

What Demitry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Demitry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demitry 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Demitry. 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 73 military records available for the last name Demitry. For the veterans among your Demitry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demitry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Demitry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Demitry in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demitry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demitry 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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