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Demill Family History

Demill 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: Demille, Mill, Deville, Neill, Hamill, Dill, Dell, Demel, Revill

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Where is the Demill family from?

You can see how Demill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 53 Demill families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Demill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Demill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Demill. 57% of Demill 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
    57%
  • Labourer
    44%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Demill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demill 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Demill. 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 261 military records available for the last name Demill. For the veterans among your Demill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demill lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Demill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Demill in 1960 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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