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Demien Family History

Demien 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: Semien, Damien, Demian, Damian, Dennen, Demler, Devin, Heien, Domen

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Where is the Demien family from?

You can see how Demien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Demien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Demien families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Demien's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Demien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demien 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 Demien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demien. 100% of Demien men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Demien women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Demien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Demien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demien 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Demien. 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 86 military records available for the last name Demien. For the veterans among your Demien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demien lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Demien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Demien in 1962 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demien 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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