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Demare Family History

Demare Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Italian Di Mare. Dutch: nickname from de mare ‘the famous (one)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Demare family from?

You can see how Demare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demare family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Demare families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Demare families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demare's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Demare families in 1891.
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What did your Demare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demare. 49% of Demare men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Demare women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demare were New Worker and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Demare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demare 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Demare. 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 262 military records available for the last name Demare. For the veterans among your Demare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demare lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Demare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Demare in 1963 was 71, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demare 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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