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Demman Family History

Demman 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: Deman, Derman, Demyan, Damman, Denman, Demmin, Delman, Demma, Demmon

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Where is the Demman family from?

You can see how Demman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Demman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Demman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Demman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Demman. 72% of Demman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Vendeur
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demman 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Demman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 123 military records available for the last name Demman. For the veterans among your Demman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Demman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Demman in 1980 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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