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Demshar Family History

Demshar 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: Demar, Deshaw, Demchak, Deisher, Dersham, Desha, Dempster, Dear

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Where is the Demshar family from?

You can see how Demshar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demshar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Demshar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Demshar families living in Devon. This was about 55% of all the recorded Demshar's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Demshar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demshar 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 Demshar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demshar. 43% of Demshar 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
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Demshar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Demshar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demshar 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Demshar. 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 78 military records available for the last name Demshar. For the veterans among your Demshar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demshar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Demshar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Demshar in 1962 was 77, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demshar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demshar 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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