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Demary Family History

Demary Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Desmarets a regional variant of Desmarais.

French: variant of Mary with fused preposition de ‘of from’.

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


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Where is the Demary family from?

You can see how Demary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Demary families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Demary families in 1891.
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What did your Demary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Receptionist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demary. 36% of Demary men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Demary women worked as a Receptionist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demary were Operator and Housework.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Receptionist
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Demary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demary 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Demary. 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 701 military records available for the last name Demary. For the veterans among your Demary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demary lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Demary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Demary in 1953 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demary 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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