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Demeis Family History

Demeis 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: Demers, Dennis, Meis, Debes, Remis, Dellis, Nemes, Dumais, Dees

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Where is the Demeis family from?

You can see how Demeis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demeis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Demeis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 29 Demeis families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Demeis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Demeis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demeis 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 Demeis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demeis. 25% of Demeis men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Janitor
    13%

What Demeis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Demeis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demeis 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Demeis. 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 128 military records available for the last name Demeis. For the veterans among your Demeis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demeis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Demeis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Demeis in 1953 was 29, and 107 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demeis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demeis 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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