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Demton Family History

Demton 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: Denton, Deaton, Demmon, Deyton, Seaton, Elton, Fenton, Felton, Dalton

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Where is the Demton family from?

You can see how Demton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Demton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Demton family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Demton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Demton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demton 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Demton. 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 21 military records available for the last name Demton. For the veterans among your Demton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demton lifespan?

Average Demton life expectancy in 1977 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demton 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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