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Demorest Family History

Demorest Surname Meaning

Altered form of Demarest a surname of French origin. The surname Demorest is also found in northern France where it is rare.

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


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Where is the Demorest family from?

You can see how Demorest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demorest family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demorest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Demorest families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Demorest's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Demorest families in 1911.
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What did your Demorest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demorest. 22% of Demorest men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Demorest women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demorest were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Secretary
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Demorest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demorest 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Demorest. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Demorest. For the veterans among your Demorest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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