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Demmins Family History

Demmins 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: Demming, Demmin, Demmons, Hemming, Lemming, Demmitt, Deming, Demaine

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Where is the Demmins family from?

You can see how Demmins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demmins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Demmins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Demmins family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demmins's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Demmins families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demmins 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 Demmins ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Demmins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Demmins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demmins 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Demmins. 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 7 military records available for the last name Demmins. For the veterans among your Demmins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demmins lifespan?

Average Demmins life expectancy in 1983 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demmins 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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