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Demaray Name Meaning

Altered form of Demarest 2 a surname of French origin. The surname Demaray is also found among Native Americans (the Three Affiliated Tribes i.e. the Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation) in Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in ND.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Demaree, Denmark, Duray, Demaris, Demarsh, Demar, Demarse, Demark

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You can see how Demaray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demaray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demaray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Demaray families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Demaray's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Demaray families in 1911.
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What did your Demaray ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Demaray. 100% of Demaray 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
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 196 immigration records available for the last name Demaray. 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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There are 351 military records available for the last name Demaray. For the veterans among your Demaray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demaray lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Demaray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Demaray in 1962 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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