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Demchuk Name Meaning

Ukrainian: patronymic from the personal name Demko 2 formed with the diminutive suffix -uk. Americanized form of Polish Demczuk: patronymic from the personal name Demko 1 formed with the diminutive suffix -uk.

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


Similar surnames: Demchak, Sawchuk, Deck, Dembek, Marchuk, Tomczak, Geschke, Derck

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Where is the Demchuk family from?

You can see how Demchuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demchuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Demchuk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Demchuk families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Demchuk's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Demchuk families in 1911.
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What did your Demchuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Demchuk. 78% of Demchuk 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
    78%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Demchuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demchuk 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Demchuk. 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 250 military records available for the last name Demchuk. For the veterans among your Demchuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demchuk lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Demchuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Demchuk in 1941 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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