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Demetrion Family History

Demetrion 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: Demetriou, Demetro, Dameron, Emerton, Demeritt, Emerson, Dimitriou

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Where is the Demetrion family from?

You can see how Demetrion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demetrion family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Demetrion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Demetrion families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Demetrion's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Demetrion families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demetrion 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 Demetrion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demetrion. 37% of Demetrion men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Waiter
    19%

What Demetrion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Demetrion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demetrion 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Demetrion. 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 388 military records available for the last name Demetrion. For the veterans among your Demetrion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demetrion lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Demetrion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Demetrion in 1959 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demetrion 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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