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Demm Family History

Demm 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: Damm, Emm, Dehm, Demme, Deem, Lemm, Dumm, Deam, Hemm, Demma

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Where is the Demm family from?

You can see how Demm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Demm families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Demm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Demm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demm 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 Demm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demm. 100% of Demm men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Demm women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Demm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Demm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demm 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Demm. 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 211 military records available for the last name Demm. For the veterans among your Demm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demm lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Demm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Demm in 1965 was 70, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demm 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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