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Demears Family History

Demears 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: Demers, Demars, Demark, Demar, Mears, Demary, Demetro, Demare, Demara

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Where is the Demears family from?

You can see how Demears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demears family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Demears families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Demears families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Demears's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Demears families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Demears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demears 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Demears. 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 27 military records available for the last name Demears. For the veterans among your Demears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demears lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Demears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Demears in 1972 was 79, and 62 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demears 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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