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Demsee Family History

Demsee 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: Demske, Demler, Debree, Demski, Demel, Dempsey, Dembek, Defee, Demme

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Where is the Demsee family from?

You can see how Demsee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demsee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Demsee families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Demsee families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Demsee's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Demsee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demsee 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 9 census records available for the last name Demsee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demsee 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Demsee. 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 6 military records available for the last name Demsee. For the veterans among your Demsee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demsee lifespan?

Average Demsee life expectancy in 1995 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demsee 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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