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Demele Family History

Demele 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: Demel, Temple, Kemble, Demeter, Demler, Deneve, Mele, Demeuse

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Where is the Demele family from?

You can see how Demele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demele family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Demele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Demele family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Demele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demele families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Demele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demele 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Demele. 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 137 military records available for the last name Demele. For the veterans among your Demele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demele lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Demele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Demele in 1966 was 75, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demele 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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