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Demin Family History

Demin 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: Devin, Deman, Dein, Deming, Demain, Domin, Demmin, Delin, Demint

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Where is the Demin family from?

You can see how Demin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Demin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Demin family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demin's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Demin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Demin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demin. 31% of Demin men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Demin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demin were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

What Demin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Demin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demin 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Demin. 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 180 military records available for the last name Demin. For the veterans among your Demin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Demin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Demin in 1964 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demin 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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