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Demastus Family History

Demastus Surname Meaning

Altered form of Demasters.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Demastus family from?

You can see how Demastus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demastus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Demastus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Demastus families living in Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Demastus's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Demastus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demastus 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 Demastus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Counter Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demastus. 42% of Demastus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Demastus women worked as a Counter Girl.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Grader
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Counter Girl
    100%

What Demastus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demastus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demastus 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Demastus. 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 399 military records available for the last name Demastus. For the veterans among your Demastus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demastus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Demastus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Demastus in 1964 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demastus 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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