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Demarcus Family History

Demarcus Surname Meaning

Altered form (rarely De Marcus) of French Marcus.

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


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Where is the Demarcus family from?

You can see how Demarcus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demarcus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demarcus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Demarcus families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Demarcus's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Demarcus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demarcus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Demarcus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and H were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demarcus. 59% of Demarcus men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Demarcus women worked as a H. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demarcus were Operator and Cook.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

What Demarcus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demarcus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demarcus 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Demarcus. 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 243 military records available for the last name Demarcus. For the veterans among your Demarcus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demarcus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Demarcus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Demarcus in 1962 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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