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Demann Family History

Demann Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Deneman which is from the personal name Dene (which may be a short form of Daniel) + man ‘man’.

Variant of Damian.

From a place called Dehme near Minden, Westphalia.

Variant of Demand.

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


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Where is the Demann family from?

You can see how Demann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Demann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Demann families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Demann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Demann families in 1891.
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What did your Demann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demann. 87% of Demann men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Demann women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demann were Farm Laborer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    87%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demann 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Demann. 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 283 military records available for the last name Demann. For the veterans among your Demann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demann lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Demann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Demann in 1952 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demann 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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