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Demshock Family History

Demshock 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: Shock, Demchak, De Bock, Rebstock, Deshong, Demick, De Brock, Demchuk

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Where is the Demshock family from?

You can see how Demshock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demshock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Demshock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Demshock families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demshock's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Demshock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demshock 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 Demshock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demshock. 50% of Demshock men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Demshock women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demshock were Miner and Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    56%
  • Operator
    45%

What Demshock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Demshock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demshock 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Demshock. 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 121 military records available for the last name Demshock. For the veterans among your Demshock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demshock lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Demshock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Demshock in 1961 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demshock 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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