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Demling Family History

Demling 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: Emling, Delling, Deming, Demming, Detling, Helling, Darling, Teeling

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Where is the Demling family from?

You can see how Demling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Demling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Demling families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Demling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demling 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 Demling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demling. 29% of Demling men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Demling women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demling were Bartender and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Bartender
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Demling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demling 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Demling. 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 525 military records available for the last name Demling. For the veterans among your Demling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demling lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Demling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Demling in 1960 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demling 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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