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Demoy Family History

Demoy 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: Demay, Demory, Deloy, Demos, Devoy, Demey, Deroy, Demby, Dejoy, Demo

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Where is the Demoy family from?

You can see how Demoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demoy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Demoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Demoy family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Demoy's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Demoy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demoy 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 195 census records available for the last name Demoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demoy 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Demoy. 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 25 military records available for the last name Demoy. For the veterans among your Demoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demoy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Demoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Demoy in 1973 was 81, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demoy 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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