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Demesy Family History

Demesy 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: Demey, Demery, Demay, Demory, Debes, Dewey, Nemes, Dees, Demeuse

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Where is the Demesy family from?

You can see how Demesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demesy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demesy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Demesy families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Demesy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Demesy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demesy 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 103 census records available for the last name Demesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demesy 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Demesy. 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 12 military records available for the last name Demesy. For the veterans among your Demesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demesy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Demesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Demesy in 1966 was 70, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demesy 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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