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Demean Family History

Demean 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: Deman, Demyan, Dejean, Demian, Damian, Dean, Neman, Demar, Doman

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Where is the Demean family from?

You can see how Demean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demean family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demean families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Demean families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demean's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Demean families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Demean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demean. 36% of Demean men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Demean women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demean were Janitor 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
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Janitor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Demean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demean 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Demean. 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 61 military records available for the last name Demean. For the veterans among your Demean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demean lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Demean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Demean in 1963 was 80, and 67 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demean

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demean 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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