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Demarquis Family History

Demarquis 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: Marquis, Demarais, Demaris, De Marinis, Marques, Desmarais, De Marcus

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Where is the Demarquis family from?

You can see how Demarquis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demarquis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Demarquis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Demarquis family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demarquis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Demarquis families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Demarquis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demarquis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Demarquis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Demarquis. For the veterans among your Demarquis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demarquis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Demarquis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Demarquis in 1969 was 66, and 83 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demarquis 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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