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Demarr Family History

Demarr Surname Meaning

American shortened (and altered) form of French Desmarais or Demarais.

Compare Demar Americanized form of German Demar.

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


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Where is the Demarr family from?

You can see how Demarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demarr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Demarr family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Demarr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Demarr families in 1891.
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What did your Demarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demarr. 67% of Demarr men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demarr 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Demarr. 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 253 military records available for the last name Demarr. For the veterans among your Demarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demarr lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Demarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Demarr in 1955 was 51, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demarr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demarr 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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