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Demoss Name Meaning

Americanized form of Greek Demos Americanized form of French Dumas and perhaps also of Dutch De Mos (see Demos ).

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


Similar surnames: Devost, Derse, Demps, Wemyss, Demers, Demus, Lemons, Demo, Demott

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Where is the Demoss family from?

You can see how Demoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demoss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Demoss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Demoss families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Demoss's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Demoss families in 1911.
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What did your Demoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demoss. 24% of Demoss men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Demoss women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demoss were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Demoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demoss 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Demoss. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Demoss. For the veterans among your Demoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demoss lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Demoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Demoss in 1940 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

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