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Demelia Family History

Demelia 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: Melia, Lemelin, O'melia, Melis, Melin, Venezia, Heredia, Ramella

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Where is the Demelia family from?

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

In 1940, Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demelia. 100% of Demelia men worked as a Driver.

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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

  • Driver
    100%

What Demelia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Demelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demelia 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Demelia. 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 49 military records available for the last name Demelia. For the veterans among your Demelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demelia lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Demelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Demelia in 1953 was 46, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demelia 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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