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Demoes Family History

Demoes 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: Demos, Demoss, Delos, Demler, Demory, Debes, Moes, Nemes, Dees, Remes

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Where is the Demoes family from?

You can see how Demoes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demoes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Demoes families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Demoes's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Demoes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demoes 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 45 census records available for the last name Demoes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demoes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Demoes. 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 2 military records available for the last name Demoes. For the veterans among your Demoes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demoes lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Demoes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Demoes in 1980 was 85, and 70 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demoes 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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