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Demsko Family History

Demsko 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: Demski, Demko, Demske, Demsky, Desko, Demato, Lesko, Damsky, Debski

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Where is the Demsko family from?

You can see how Demsko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demsko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Demsko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Demsko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Demsko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demsko 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 Demsko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demsko. 54% of Demsko men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Demsko women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demsko were New Worker and Saleswoman.

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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
    54%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Labor
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    60%
  • Saleswoman
    40%

What Demsko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Demsko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demsko 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Demsko. 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 175 military records available for the last name Demsko. For the veterans among your Demsko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demsko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Demsko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Demsko in 1963 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demsko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demsko 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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