This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Demner family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Demner Family History

Demner 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: Demler, Depner, Derner, Kemner, Denner, Deaner, Demmer, Dehner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Demner family from?

You can see how Demner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Demner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Demner family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Demner's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Demner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Demner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Demner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Demner

Passenger Lists

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Demner. 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.

View all Demner immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Demner. For the veterans among your Demner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Demner military records

You've only scratched the surface of Demner family history

Discover More

What is the average Demner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Demner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Demner in 1965 was 90, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demner 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Demner family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial