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Demsie Family History

Demsie 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, Dansie, Demski, Emslie, Empie, Jessie, Demaine, Desio, Demme

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Where is the Demsie family from?

You can see how Demsie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demsie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demsie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Demsie family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demsie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Demsie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demsie 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 96 census records available for the last name Demsie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demsie 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 Demsie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Demsie. For the veterans among your Demsie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demsie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demsie 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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