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Demerath Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in the Rhineland.

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


Similar surnames: Retterath, Feuerbach, Demarais, Demark, Hemsath, Demar, Emerton

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Where is the Demerath family from?

You can see how Demerath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demerath family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Demerath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Demerath families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Demerath's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Demerath families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demerath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demerath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demerath. 39% of Demerath 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
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What Demerath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Demerath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demerath 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Demerath. 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 90 military records available for the last name Demerath. For the veterans among your Demerath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demerath lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Demerath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Demerath in 1963 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

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