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Demoe Family History

Demoe 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: Demos, Demme, Deboe, Demore, Defoe, Devoe, Demo, Deyoe, Depoe, Deo

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Where is the Demoe family from?

You can see how Demoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demoe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Demoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Demoe families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demoe's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Demoe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demoe 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 Demoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Demoe. 100% of Demoe 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
    100%

What Demoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Demoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demoe 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Demoe. 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 109 military records available for the last name Demoe. For the veterans among your Demoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demoe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Demoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Demoe in 1964 was 81, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demoe 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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