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Demetriou Family History

Demetriou Surname Meaning

Greek (typically Cypriot): variant of Dimitriou.

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


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Where is the Demetriou family from?

You can see how Demetriou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demetriou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Demetriou families living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Demetriou's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Demetriou families in 1920.
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What did your Demetriou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demetriou. 60% of Demetriou men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Demetriou. 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 315 military records available for the last name Demetriou. For the veterans among your Demetriou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demetriou lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Demetriou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Demetriou in 1961 was 68, and 60 in 2004.

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