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Demsier Family History

Demsier 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: Dempster, Demeter, Demler, Dampier, Denier, Deisher, Dompier, Domeier

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Where is the Demsier family from?

You can see how Demsier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demsier family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Demsier families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Demsier families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Demsier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Demsier families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Demsier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demsier 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Demsier. 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 Demsier. For the veterans among your Demsier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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