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Demaiffe Family History

Demaiffe 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: Demaine, Dumaine, Lemaitre, Demain, Delaine, Demille, Lemaire, Demare

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Where is the Demaiffe family from?

You can see how Demaiffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demaiffe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Demaiffe family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Demaiffe's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Demaiffe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demaiffe 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 41 census records available for the last name Demaiffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demaiffe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Demaiffe. 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 9 military records available for the last name Demaiffe. For the veterans among your Demaiffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demaiffe lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Demaiffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Demaiffe in 1979 was 89, and 72 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demaiffe 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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