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Demolen Family History

Demolen 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: Dolen, Demler, Demoulin, Molen, Derouen, Smolen, Demore, Demoret

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Where is the Demolen family from?

You can see how Demolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demolen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Demolen families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demolen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Demolen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demolen 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 Demolen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demolen. 100% of Demolen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Demolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demolen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Demolen. 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 Demolen. For the veterans among your Demolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demolen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Demolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Demolen in 1973 was 79, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demolen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demolen 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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