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Demagh Family History

Demagh 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: Demark, Demar, Demay, Delage, Demato, Deman, Delach, Reagh, Demann

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Where is the Demagh family from?

You can see how Demagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demagh family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Demagh families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Demagh's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Demagh families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demagh 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 10 census records available for the last name Demagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demagh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Demagh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Demagh. For the veterans among your Demagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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