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Demi Family History

Demi 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: Devi, Deni, Demo, Deml, Wei, Dean, Kemp, Mei, Dear, Dery

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Where is the Demi family from?

You can see how Demi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Demi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Demi families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demi's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Demi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demi 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 Demi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demi. 50% of Demi men worked as a Coal Loader.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Demi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Demi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demi 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Demi. 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 534 military records available for the last name Demi. For the veterans among your Demi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Demi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Demi in 1965 was 80, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demi 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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