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Demass Family History

Demass Surname 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: Demars, Demas, Demoss, Damas, Demark, Demar, Demay, Damask, Dumais

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Where is the Demass family from?

You can see how Demass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demass family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Demass families living in Alberta. This was about 95% of all the recorded Demass's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Demass families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Demass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demass. 46% of Demass men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Demass women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demass were Presser and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Presser
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Demass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Demass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demass 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Demass. 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 197 military records available for the last name Demass. For the veterans among your Demass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demass lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Demass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Demass in 1965 was 86, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demass ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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