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Demilia Family History

Demilia 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: Milia, Emilio, Pumilia, Melia, Sevilla, Milian, Sicilia, Emslie

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Where is the Demilia family from?

You can see how Demilia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demilia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Demilia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Demilia families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Demilia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demilia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demilia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demilia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demilia. 50% of Demilia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Demilia women worked as an Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Demilia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demilia 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Demilia. 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 85 military records available for the last name Demilia. For the veterans among your Demilia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demilia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Demilia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Demilia in 1962 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

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