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Dems Family History

Dems 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: Dees, Deas, Demos, Deus, Deis, Debs, Demus, Deems, Ems, Demps

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Where is the Dems family from?

You can see how Dems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dems family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Dems families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dems's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dems families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dems 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 Dems ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher Shop Keeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dems. 100% of Dems men worked as a Butcher Shop Keeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butcher Shop Keeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Dems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dems 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Dems. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Dems. For the veterans among your Dems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dems lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Dems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dems in 1967 was 61, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dems 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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