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Demkow Family History

Demkow 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: Demko, Demlow, Demos, Damrow, De Kok, Denbow, Dembo, Debow, Semrow

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Where is the Demkow family from?

You can see how Demkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Demkow family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Demkow's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Demkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Demkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demkow 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Demkow. 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 30 military records available for the last name Demkow. For the veterans among your Demkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demkow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Demkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Demkow in 1967 was 79, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demkow 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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