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Demmler Family History

Demmler Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for a glutton from an agent derivative of Middle High German demmen ‘to indulge oneself’.

North German: nickname from Middle Low German damelaer demeler ‘prankster’ or ‘flirt’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Demmler family from?

You can see how Demmler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demmler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Demmler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Demmler families living in Leicestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Demmler's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Demmler families in 1891.
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What did your Demmler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demmler. 28% of Demmler men worked as a Machinist and 20% of Demmler women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demmler were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Machinist
    28%
  • Part Owner
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Demonstrator
    20%
  • Sales Lady
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demmler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demmler 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Demmler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Demmler. For the veterans among your Demmler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demmler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Demmler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Demmler in 1962 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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