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Demun Family History

Demun 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: Deman, Demus, Mun, Dean, Neman, Dehn, Lemon, Demar, Doman, Demay

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Where is the Demun family from?

You can see how Demun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demun family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Demun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Demun families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Demun's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demun 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 Demun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demun. 50% of Demun men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Demun women worked as a Domestic.

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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%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Demun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demun 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Demun. 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 115 military records available for the last name Demun. For the veterans among your Demun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Demun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Demun in 1963 was 79, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demun 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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