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Demeson Family History

Demeson 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: Beeson, Denison, Dameron, Emison, Remson, Neeson, Jameson, Kempson

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Where is the Demeson family from?

You can see how Demeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demeson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Demeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Demeson families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demeson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Demeson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demeson 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 Demeson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Demeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demeson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Demeson. 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 military records available for the last name Demeson. For the veterans among your Demeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demeson lifespan?

Average Demeson life expectancy in 1981 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demeson 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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