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Demost Family History

Demost 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: Demos, Demont, Devost, Demott, Demoss, Most, Delos, Demory, Decoste

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Where is the Demost family from?

You can see how Demost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demost family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Demost family living in Oklahoma. This was about 33% of all the recorded Demost's in USA. Oklahoma and 2 other states had the highest population of Demost families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Demost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demost 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Demost. 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 4 military records available for the last name Demost. For the veterans among your Demost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demost lifespan?

Average Demost life expectancy in 1989 was 1 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demost 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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