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Demaye Family History

Demaye 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: Demay, Demare, Demayo, Demark, Demar, Deane, Delage, Demato, Delay

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Where is the Demaye family from?

You can see how Demaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demaye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Demaye family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Demaye's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Demaye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demaye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Demaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demaye 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Demaye. 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 military records available for the last name Demaye. For the veterans among your Demaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demaye lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Demaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Demaye in 1964 was 70, and 76 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demaye 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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