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Demser Family History

Demser 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: Demler, Demmer, Desser, Deuser, Dempster, Messer, Decker, Demeter

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Where is the Demser family from?

You can see how Demser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Demser family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demser's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Demser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demser 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 Demser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Demser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Demser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demser 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Demser. 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 8 military records available for the last name Demser. For the veterans among your Demser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demser lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Demser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Demser in 1971 was 90, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demser 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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