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Dement Family History

Dement Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Demant, a metonymic occupational name for a diamond dealer or cutter.

From Middle High German dīemant ‘diamond’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Dement families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dement family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dement families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Dement families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dement's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dement families in 1891.
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What did your Dement ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dement. 100% of Dement women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 712 immigration records available for the last name Dement. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Dement. For the veterans among your Dement ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dement lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dement life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dement in 1944 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dement 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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