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Demster Family History

Demster 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: Dempster, Demeter, Deuster, Deister, Demaster, Fenster, Easter

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Where is the Demster family from?

You can see how Demster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Demster families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Demster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Demster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Demster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Confectioner was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Demster. 100% of Demster women worked as a Confectioner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Confectioner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Demster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demster 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Demster. 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 234 military records available for the last name Demster. For the veterans among your Demster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demster lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Demster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Demster in 1962 was 49, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demster 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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