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Demakes Family History

Demakes 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: Debates, Eakes, Demske, Drakes, Demare, Demars, Demaris, Demas

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What did your Demakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demakes. 100% of Demakes women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Demakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demakes 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Demakes. 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 22 military records available for the last name Demakes. For the veterans among your Demakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demakes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Demakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Demakes in 1967 was 79, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demakes 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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