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Demmy Family History

Demmy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Demme.

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


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Where is the Demmy family from?

You can see how Demmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demmy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demmy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Demmy families living in Worcestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Demmy's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Demmy families in 1891.
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What did your Demmy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demmy. 44% of Demmy men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Demmy women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demmy were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Painter
    6%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Maid
    25%

What Demmy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Demmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demmy 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Demmy. 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 380 military records available for the last name Demmy. For the veterans among your Demmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demmy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Demmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Demmy in 1954 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demmy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demmy 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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