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Demkiw Family History

Demkiw 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: Demski, Demko, Demain, Temkin, Demmin, Deakin, Deskin, Demlow, Dennis

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Where is the Demkiw family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demkiw 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 Demkiw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Demkiw. 100% of Demkiw men worked as a Farm Operator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farm Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Demkiw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demkiw 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Demkiw. 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 11 military records available for the last name Demkiw. For the veterans among your Demkiw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demkiw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Demkiw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Demkiw in 1963 was 75, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demkiw 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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