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Demous Family History

Demous 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, Demus, Demoss, Delos, Demory, Debus, Demeuse, Lemos, Remus

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Where is the Demous family from?

You can see how Demous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demous family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Demous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Demous families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Demous's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Demous families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demous 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 71 census records available for the last name Demous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demous 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Demous. 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 19 military records available for the last name Demous. For the veterans among your Demous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demous lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Demous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Demous in 1968 was 68, and 68 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demous 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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