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Demsky Family History

Demsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Demski. Altered form of Polish Demski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Demsky family from?

You can see how Demsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Demsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Demsky families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demsky's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Demsky families in 1891.
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What did your Demsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Salesman (cinema) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Demsky. 100% of Demsky men worked as a Salesman (cinema).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Salesman (cinema)
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Demsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demsky 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Demsky. 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 324 military records available for the last name Demsky. For the veterans among your Demsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demsky lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Demsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Demsky in 1954 was 41, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demsky 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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