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Demlow Family History

Demlow Surname Meaning

Probably German: habitational name from a placename in eastern Germany of Slavic origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Demlow family from?

You can see how Demlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Demlow families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demlow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Demlow families in 1891.
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What did your Demlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Oper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demlow. 27% of Demlow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Demlow women worked as a Machine Oper.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Oper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demlow 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Demlow. 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 206 military records available for the last name Demlow. For the veterans among your Demlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demlow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Demlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Demlow in 1963 was 90, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demlow 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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