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Demaine Family History

Demaine Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin; Yorkshire) and French: variant of Demain.

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


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Where is the Demaine family from?

You can see how Demaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Demaine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 211 Demaine families living in Yorkshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Demaine's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Demaine families in 1891.
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What did your Demaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Demaine. 37% of Demaine men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 67% of Demaine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demaine were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Motor Mechanic
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Cotton Winder
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Demaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demaine 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Demaine. 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 391 military records available for the last name Demaine. For the veterans among your Demaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demaine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Demaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Demaine in 1962 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

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