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Demusey Family History

Demusey 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: Dempsey, Demeuse, Demey, Demus, Demsky, Deuser, Dempster, Pusey

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Where is the Demusey family from?

You can see how Demusey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demusey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Demusey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Demusey families living in Connecticut. This was about 73% of all the recorded Demusey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Demusey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demusey 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 Demusey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demusey. 100% of Demusey men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Demusey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Demusey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demusey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Demusey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Demusey. For the veterans among your Demusey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demusey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Demusey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Demusey in 1964 was 60, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demusey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demusey 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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