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Dema Family History

Dema Surname Meaning

Albanian: from Demë (definite form Dema) a short form of the Muslim personal name Demir (see Demiri) or Adem (see Ademi).

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


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Where is the Dema family from?

You can see how Dema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dema family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Dema families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dema's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dema families in 1891.
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What did your Dema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dema. 56% of Dema men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dema women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dema were Laborer and Metal Maker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Metal Maker
    40%

What Dema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dema 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Dema. 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 815 military records available for the last name Dema. For the veterans among your Dema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dema lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Dema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dema in 1945 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dema 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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