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Demane Family History

Demane 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: Deane, Deman, Delane, Demann, Demand, Demaine, Demare, Demange

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Where is the Demane family from?

You can see how Demane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Demane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Demane families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Demane's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Demane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demane. 60% of Demane men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Demane women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demane 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Demane. 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 137 military records available for the last name Demane. For the veterans among your Demane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Demane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Demane in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demane 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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