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Demeris Family History

Demeris 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, Demaris, Demarais, Demeritt, Devers, Deters, Detmers, Demars

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Where is the Demeris family from?

You can see how Demeris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demeris family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demeris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Demeris families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Demeris's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Demeris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demeris 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 Demeris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demeris. 64% of Demeris men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Demeris women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Demeris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Demeris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demeris 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Demeris. 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 54 military records available for the last name Demeris. For the veterans among your Demeris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demeris lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Demeris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Demeris in 1956 was 40, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demeris 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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