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Demera Family History

Demera 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, Devera, Demara, Demery, Demark, Demar, Demler, Remer, Deger

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Where is the Demera family from?

You can see how Demera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Demera families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Demera families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Demera's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Demera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demera 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 Demera ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Moulder was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Demera. 100% of Demera men worked as an Iron Moulder.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Moulder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Demera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demera 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Demera. 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 35 military records available for the last name Demera. For the veterans among your Demera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demera lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Demera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Demera in 1969 was 64, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demera 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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