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Demsher Family History

Demsher 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: Deisher, Dempster, Demeter, Demler, Disher, Leisher, Demske, Demmer

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Where is the Demsher family from?

You can see how Demsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demsher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Demsher family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Demsher's in USA. California had the highest population of Demsher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demsher 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 Demsher ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Screen Tender
    100%

What Demsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Demsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demsher 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Demsher. 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 25 military records available for the last name Demsher. For the veterans among your Demsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demsher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Demsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Demsher in 1965 was 51, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demsher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demsher 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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