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Deamus Family History

Deamus Name 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: Demus, Deramus, Damas, Debus, Ramus, Eames, Remus, Deas, Demos, Daus

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Where is the Deamus family from?

You can see how Deamus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deamus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deamus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Deamus families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Deamus's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Deamus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deamus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deamus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Deamus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Deamus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deamus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deamus. 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 16 military records available for the last name Deamus. For the veterans among your Deamus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deamus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Deamus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Deamus in 1962 was 69, and 43 in 2002.

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