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Demonbreun Family History

Demonbreun Surname Meaning

American French: altered form of De Montbrun a topographic name with preposition de ‘from’ shortened from the French title sieur de Montbrun which refers to the placename Montbrun found in various parts of France (e.g. in Aude, Drôme, Lot, and Lozère) presumably in all cases meaning ‘brown mountain’.

The surname De Montbrun is found only in Canada while the surname Demonbreun is most common in TN.

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


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Where is the Demonbreun family from?

You can see how Demonbreun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demonbreun family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Demonbreun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Demonbreun families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Demonbreun's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Demonbreun families in 1840.
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What did your Demonbreun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demonbreun. 37% of Demonbreun men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Demonbreun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demonbreun 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Demonbreun. 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 288 military records available for the last name Demonbreun. For the veterans among your Demonbreun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demonbreun lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Demonbreun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Demonbreun in 1958 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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