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Demter Family History

Demter 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: Demeter, Demler, Deter, Deiter, Emter, Demmer, Detter, Dexter, Deuter

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Where is the Demter family from?

You can see how Demter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Demter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Demter family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Demter's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Demter families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demter 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 81 census records available for the last name Demter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demter 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Demter. 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 20 military records available for the last name Demter. For the veterans among your Demter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demter lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Demter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Demter in 1975 was 64, and 55 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demter 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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