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Demere Family History

Demere 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: Devere, Demers, Deere, Demare, Demore, Lemere, Demery, Revere, Demark

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Where is the Demere family from?

You can see how Demere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Demere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 99 Demere families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Demere's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Demere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demere 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 Demere ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Demere. 34% of Demere men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Demere women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Demere were Charretier and Ouvrier.

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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
    34%
  • Revenue
    23%
  • Fred Barn
    23%
  • Charretier
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    67%
  • Ouvrier
    34%

What Demere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Demere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demere 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Demere. 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 309 military records available for the last name Demere. For the veterans among your Demere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demere lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Demere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Demere in 1965 was 61, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demere 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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