This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Demen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Demen Family History

Demen 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: Domen, Deman, Demel, Dement, Deren, Degen, Demey, Deen, Kemen, Lemen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Demen family from?

You can see how Demen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Demen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Demen family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demen's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Demen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Demen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demen. 60% of Demen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Demen women worked as an Operator.

View Census Data for Demen | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Demen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Demen

Passenger Lists

There are 85 immigration records available for the last name Demen. 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.

View all Demen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Demen. For the veterans among your Demen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Demen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Demen family history

Discover More

What is the average Demen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Demen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Demen in 1962 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demen 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Demen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial